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1 hour
Aug 29, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/30/17 -- How valuable could Lonzo Ball be for fantasy basketball players? / The Los Angeles
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/30/17 -- How valuable could Lonzo Ball be for fantasy basketball players? / The Los Angeles Lakers being as popular as they are typically means one fairly consistent thing for those who play fantasy basketball: Their players get drafted much higher than they probably should be. - In mock drafts across the world thus far, that theme is holding just as true as ever, with Lakers going a good round or two higher than they should be. Even with that said, though, is there anyone on the roster worth the risk? - To answer that and plenty of other fantasy-related questions, we recorded a crossover pod with Josh Lloyd of “Locked on Fantasy Basketball,” just as we did before the season a year ago. - We went through new additions to the team, looked back on the impact some of those who are gone might have had and also ask some team-wide questions, seeing as the win total projections from Las Vegas are out. - But before we got to that, we discussed the latest about Lamar Odom during a brief intro. All that and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 minutes
Aug 28, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/28/17 -- What would it take to convince LeBron James to come to L.A.? / LeBron
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/28/17 -- What would it take to convince LeBron James to come to L.A.? / LeBron James’ next destination remains at the center of just about any discussion about the NBA and you’ll never guess where the latest rumors have him landing. - Ric Bucher reported that many executives across the league believe he’s already somehow made up his mind and will eventually play for the Los Angeles Lakers. - It’s a prediction that makes almost as much sense as Jim Gray thinking Paul George has done the exact same thing and was ready to announce the big news on live television before quite possibly the biggest fight of the last 50 years. - Spoiler Alert: He did not announce his free agency decision a full year in advance on live television before quite possibly the biggest fight of the last 50 years. - After the guys talk about those two things, they get into player comps, building off the logic that Kevin Durant used. Basically, people should use a little more thought than which NBA star a prospect looks like as the basis for analysis. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 minutes
Aug 27, 2017
Grading the Kyrie-Thomas Trade & the Lakers Probe / The Guys talk about the blockbuster trade between the Cavs and
Grading the Kyrie-Thomas Trade & the Lakers Probe / The Guys talk about the blockbuster trade between the Cavs and The Celtics, They who won the trade... did this help give Lebron some mid season rest, hows the Cavs depth look now. And from the Celtics side, what do they do about their defense now, Are Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving similar players, What about the Team chemistry EVERYONE GOT TRADED! We also dive into the news about D-Wade and the Lakers probe with Magic Johnson/Pacers, and what could happen if there's a paper trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
49 minutes
Aug 25, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/25/17 -- Would a teams of Lakers role players beat other franchises’ all-time teams? / NBA
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/25/17 -- Would a teams of Lakers role players beat other franchises’ all-time teams? / NBA 2K18 is going to feature every NBA team’s all-time best rosters and, well, what better time to brag about the charmed lives most have lived with as Los Angeles Lakers fans? - So, to start the conversation, Harrison and I go over the current roster and what changes we might make to it. - Then, as is customary, anytime we can poke fun at how bad Harrison is at drafting teams, I take that opportunity, this time by drafting a Lakers all-time starting five and a first guy off the bench. - As per usual, I won. (but let us know in the comments) - Finally, we wrap the conversation by working together to compile a roster of eight non hall-of-fame Lakers to go against some franchises’ all-time teams. You’d be surprised at how many teams this squad would either beat outright or at have an argument against. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Aug 24, 2017
FCP 029 - Tampering Accusations plus Warriors Pistons Offseason / In this episode host Glen Willis is joined by Greg
FCP 029 - Tampering Accusations plus Warriors Pistons Offseason / In this episode host Glen Willis is joined by Greg Willis. They discuss the news of the tampering accusation against the Lakers and why this charge might be different from any other tampering charge in the history of the NBA. They provide a review of the offseason transactions and look ahead to the 2017-2018 season for the Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons. The Warriors somehow got better this offseason even though they had to pay Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. They are best and most popular sports team in the world, probably. So instead of digging Glen and Greg draft an 8-man rotation from across the league that they think would best challenge the Warriors; there are some rules that prevent just stacking a team. Is there any hope for the Pistons this season in an entirely underwhelming Eastern Conference? How good is Avery Bradley? How is going to help? Who is the best basketball player on the Pistons roster? Follow us on Twitter: @willis_glen / @LawtonWillis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 minutes
Aug 21, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/21/17 -- Could the Lakers really have tampered with Paul George? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/21/17 -- Could the Lakers really have tampered with Paul George? / The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in the middle of controversy after the Indiana Pacers reacted like a bunch of spoiled brats about losing the best player in their lame franchise’s history filed tampering charges against them regarding potential conversations about Paul George. - To react to this bit of news, Anthony welcomed... Holy crap Harrison is back! - The guys start by offering what context they can at this early stage to the story. Then, they tried to envision what Magic Johnson’s tampering might look like and how that might differ from Rob Pelinka’s tampering. That was fun. - From there, Harrison offered information on what the fallout might look like and how likely each punishment might be. - We also hear from fake Mitch Kupchak on how he reacted to the news after being criticized for being a boy scout compared to others across the league. Let’s just say he was excited. Very excited. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Aug 18, 2017
#75 - Our 2017-18 League Pass Rankings / Which teams will be appointment viewing for NBA fans this year? Which
#75 - Our 2017-18 League Pass Rankings / Which teams will be appointment viewing for NBA fans this year? Which teams can you safely ignore? After losing Chris Paul, are the Los Angeles Clippers more interesting? Will the Utah Jazz be more boring without Gordon Hayward? Are the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets, Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks each must-watch teams?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more as they rank all 30 NBA teams in terms of League Pass appeal.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod?
33 minutes
Aug 17, 2017
LOCKED ON NBA - #104 - Biggest Stories Local Experts- Kyrie in Cleveland, Doc in Clipland, Lonzo and Lebron
LOCKED ON NBA - #104 - Biggest Stories Local Experts- Kyrie in Cleveland, Doc in Clipland, Lonzo and Lebron in LA / David Locke talks with Locked on Cavaliers, Locked on Clippers and Locked on Lakers about the biggest stories in the NBA with the local experts #kyrie #lebron #lakers #lonzo #clippers - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 minutes
Aug 14, 2017
79 - So Long Chris Paul: 2017-18 Los Angeles Clippers Preview with Adam Spinella / The Los Angeles Clippers are
79 - So Long Chris Paul: 2017-18 Los Angeles Clippers Preview with Adam Spinella / The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the NBA's most facinating teams to watch leading into 2017-18. - On the one hand, they lost Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, a soul-sundering move no matter how you spin it. On the other hand, they rebounded nicely, securing an objectively good haul in exchange for his services while retaining Blake Griffin, landing Danilo Gallinari and bringing in Milos Teodosic, the best playmaker not in the NBA. - Still: How is all this going to work? What will the offense look like with Griffin as the alpha? Do the Clippers have enough off-ball shooting and speed to prop up an inside-out model? Will playing him beside Gallo spell defensive disaster? Are they somehow, after all this, still thin on the wings? - Most importantly, what does the future hold for these Clippers beyond 2017-18? Does it include DeAndre Jordan? Or Doc Rivers? - NBA Math's Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) joins Hardwood Knocks to make sense of it all. - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio (the illustrious host of HWK). And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 minutes
Aug 14, 2017
Drive and Dish NBA: ZBO's Dimebag, and our Mailbag / It's the offseason... so we asked for your questions! It's
Drive and Dish NBA: ZBO's Dimebag, and our Mailbag / It's the offseason... so we asked for your questions! It's the Drive and Dish "Ask Us Anything" episode. First, we talk about Zach Randolf's Pot problem and the Chrismas day games... WHY DO THE RAPTORS KEEP GETTING SHAFTED??? The Questions we'll attempt to answer this episode: - Who do you think will have a better win-loss at the end of the regular season, Suns or Lakers? - Better record in 2016-17 Suns or Sixers? - What can the NBA do to make August interesting? July was just plain bonkers entertainment. - Who do you think is going to score for the Jazz? Thank you so much! - Thoughts on the new Nike & Jordan uniforms? Best and worst so far? - Worst and best experiences with Fireball? - Who will win rookie of the year? I think Josh Jackson - Do you think Nike will have a say on where Paul George goes next season? Nike has marketed him with the PG13 brand but he obviously can't wear that if he goes to the Lakers...he can't even wear 24 - Who is the better pickup basketball player between you? - Can the Sixers get a better seed than the 7th, and who will they beat out? - When and how do the Spurs get another 1 or 2 stars to put with Kawhi Leonard?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
37 minutes
Aug 13, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/14/17 -- Should Lonzo Ball reconsider wearing the ZO2s? / Well hello there, August content!
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/14/17 -- Should Lonzo Ball reconsider wearing the ZO2s? / Well hello there, August content! - The Los Angeles Lakers are still filling out their training camp roster and while additions to personnel are still interesting, frankly, it’s kind of hard to talk about that for 20 minutes. - So, to offer other potential topics of conversation, I welcomed Kirk Henderson of Mavs Moneyball to talk about the relationship on the court between Lonzo Ball and Dennis Smith, Jr. They are basically the opposite of each other on in terms of playing style, which typically leads to a fun rivalry of sorts as they develop. - Before that, Kirk and I share some concerns about Ball’s feet, and whether it’s smart to ignore the technology that goes into today’s basketball shoes and try this experiment of playing in shoes that don’t have that same backing. - Lastly, we give our thoughts on the discounts Dirk has given the Mavs compared to Kobe not giving such a discount. Should athletes help out their billionaire owners? - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Aug 11, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/11/17 -- Why is Lonzo Ball so polarizing? / NBA Twitter in the middle of August
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/11/17 -- Why is Lonzo Ball so polarizing? / NBA Twitter in the middle of August can be a dark, desolate (and at times angry) place. Very rarely will discussions end with the acknowledgement that truth typically lies somewhere in the middle, and with guys as polarizing as Lonzo Ball and Kobe Bryant, this trend gets taken to the furthest extremes. - To talk about this and plenty of other stuff, we welcomed BBall Breakdown’s James Holas (@SnottieDrippen). - The conversation began with Lonzo and the reception he’s gotten both from Lakers fans and from other fan bases. How much of the distaste has to do with him being a Laker? How large effect does LaVar Ball have on his son’s reputation? Oh, and how about his actual basketball game? - Then, the discussion widened a bit to talk about analysis of basketball, itself. Why has the analytical discussion become almost a religious war? At what point do people realize they need each other’s context to fully formulate their opinion? - Finally, after we yelled at each other about the Lakers and Celtics a bit and then tackled how Kobe is looked at as the game has evolved without him being a part of it any longer. - Really fun show as we continue to make our way through the long NBA offseason. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 minutes
Aug 10, 2017
78 - Finding Andre Drummond: 2017-18 Detroit Pistons Preview with Duncan Smith / The Detroit Pistons followed up their disappointing
78 - Finding Andre Drummond: 2017-18 Detroit Pistons Preview with Duncan Smith / The Detroit Pistons followed up their disappointing 37-win campaign in 2016-17 with one hell of an offseason. - They hard-capped themselves on Day 1—Day 1!—of free agency. They traded the two years and $10.4 million remaining on Marcus Morris' contract for Avery Bradley's expiring deal. They then renounced the rights to restricted free agent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, thus allowing him to join the Los Angeles Lakers. - Did they make the right decision? Should they pay Bradley long term? Will they get the expected leap from Stanley Johnson? Is Reggie Jackson healthy enough to lead an above-average offense? Is this the year Andre Drummond finally shows material improvement on both ends of the floor? - Duncan Smith (@DuncanSmithNBA) of PistonsPowered and Locked on Pistons stops by Hardwood Knocks' pressure-cooker to douse cold water on Dan's propensity for KCP and make sense of what comes next for Stan Van Gundy's rebuilding, but-not-really-rebuilding squad. And, finally, do they have enough juice to clinch a postseason return in 2018? - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio (the illustrious host of HWK). And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Aug 9, 2017
2018 Free Agency Preview, News / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - After hitting some
2018 Free Agency Preview, News / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - After hitting some news, including the demise of Roc Divers in Los Angeles, we look ahead to the top free agents and go through every team's potential cap space for the summer of 2018. Who are the major free agents, and what storylines will we be following all season based on which teams have space next summer? - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
1½ hours
Aug 7, 2017
#73 - Who is the NBA's best two-way player? / With Doc Rivers out as Los Angeles Clippers president, is
#73 - Who is the NBA's best two-way player? / With Doc Rivers out as Los Angeles Clippers president, is the dual coach/president role going extinct? Can Tom Thibodeau and Stan Van Gundy continue to handle those duties with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, respectively?Is Michael Jordan right to say Kawhi Leonard is the best two-way player in the NBA? Who belongs higher on all-time rankings, Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? Should the Timberwolves hand a max contract to Andrew Wiggins? Do you buy the argument from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey that NBA award voting should be abolished without set criteria?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
58 minutes
Aug 7, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/4/17 -- Will the Lakers make a trade to clear up their frontcourt logjam? / It’s
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/4/17 -- Will the Lakers make a trade to clear up their frontcourt logjam? / It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of centers and power forwards who are going to want minutes this season. Between Julius Randle, Larry Nance, Jr., Brook Lopez, Luol Deng, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant and Ivica Zubac, Lakers head coach Luke Walton is going to have quite the minutes distribution dilemma on his hands. - After discussing the reports that the Lakers were looking to add a director of player development, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin dove into the jam-packed frontcourt situation in Los Angeles. The two debated how many minutes each player should get, who should and will be out of the rotation, and if the Lakers should or will trade any of their big men during the season on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Also, the ending featured Anthony’s reaction to Nick Van Exel making a prediction about a game of one-on-one between the two of them, so stick around for the final minutes. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Aug 4, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/4/17 -- How many games will the Lakers win this season? / It’s nearly impossible to
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/4/17 -- How many games will the Lakers win this season? / It’s nearly impossible to predict how many games a team will win in a given year, but it didn’t stop ESPN from trying. The sports network released its annual projections for how many games each NBA team will win, so hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin debated whether or not ESPN’s estimate was too high or too low. - After that, Harrison and Anthony were joined by Ben Epstein of the Limited Upside Podcast and Zito Madu of SB Nation to discuss their thoughts on what Lakers stuff they’re most excited to watch this year, who will be the team’s leading scorer, which jersey they would buy and who they would want on their all-time Lakers banana boat. All that and much more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 minutes
Aug 1, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/1/17 -- Talking Lonzo Ball, LeBron James and free agency with Mark Medina / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/1/17 -- Talking Lonzo Ball, LeBron James and free agency with Mark Medina / The Los Angeles Lakers are finally, officially in offseason mode, having essentially pieced together what will probably be their roster come opening night. As such, this offers a great opportunity to look back on what got them to this point and look forward on what might be coming. - To do so, we welcomed Mark Medina of the Southern California News Group (and even let Harrison take part in the interview.) - The conversation started with the relative success in this offseason compared to years past. The front office didn’t sign Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgov to deals this year, so that right there is a great start. - Lonzo Ball was almost inarguably this summer’s biggest addition not named “cap space,” so we looked back on the events that got him to Los Angeles. - Finally, it’s impossible to talk about Lakers personnel without looking ahead to LeBron James (and maybe another superstar) eventually wearing purple and gold, so we tried to figure out how likely that might be: - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
Jul 27, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/27/17 -- How the Lakers moving on from D’Angelo Russell might help Lonzo Ball / With
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/27/17 -- How the Lakers moving on from D’Angelo Russell might help Lonzo Ball / With rookies in the NBA, few things matter more than situation. Some are talented enough to overcome just about anything, but for the vast majority of players entering the league, surroundings can be the difference between reaching one’s ceiling and falling short. - The Los Angeles Lakers seem ready to provide the right situation for Lonzo Ball, having potentially learned from the mistakes they made with D’Angelo Russell before sending him to Brooklyn. - With Harrison out of town, Anthony welcomed Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs and Locked on Nuggets to talk about not just Lonzo’s game, but how situation mattered for players as talented as even Ball and the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic. - The guys also cover the direction the Lakers are heading in under Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka’s leadership and why if it works out, Laker fans are never allowed to throw pity parties. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 minutes
Jul 24, 2017
Fastbreak Breakfast "Locked on Lonzo" / SPECIAL "Locked on Lonzo" Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin from Silver Screen & Roll
Fastbreak Breakfast "Locked on Lonzo" / SPECIAL "Locked on Lonzo" Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin from Silver Screen & Roll and the Locked on Lakers podcast join Keith to talk about [hating the] Lakers, Lonzo Ball, Las Vegas and more. (NOTE: This was recorded before Kyrie Irving trade demands and the 3-hour Derrick Rose/Lakers meeting)Are you a Fastbreak Breakfast fan? Join the fun at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 180 (S3 Special)
57 minutes
Jul 23, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/24/17 -- Taking a big picture look at the Lakers’ offseason / One of the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/24/17 -- Taking a big picture look at the Lakers’ offseason / One of the few problems with hosting an (almost) daily podcast about the Lakers is that sometimes it’s hard to remove oneself from the day-to-day drama surrounding the team and just take a larger look at the overall state of the organization. - To give such an overall look at everything going on around the team during an eventful summer their best shot, hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen were joined by Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast for a crossover podcast to discuss all of the main topics of the Lakers’ offseason, from Lonzo Ball to the possible addition of Derrick Rose. Oh, and breakfast, because of course. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 minutes
Jul 20, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/20/17 -- Trying to make sense of the Derrick Rose free agency rumors / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/20/17 -- Trying to make sense of the Derrick Rose free agency rumors / The Los Angeles Lakers refuse to be boring, no matter the affect it might have on the hearts and souls of their fan base. Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka reportedly held a meeting with Derrick Rose Thursday, because of course they did. - To start the show, the guys try to put into perspective why the response to Rose tends to contain such vitriol, and why he just doesn’t make any sense given what the Lakers are looking for from their backup point guard. Not only that, there’s a non-zero possibility he actively hurts the team. - Once the guys explained why he doesn’t check any of the necessary boxes and whether or not there are any actual good reasons to sign him, they went through other options and directions the Lakers could go in. As there are other able bodies out there who could step in and not be Derrick Rose. That’s certainly the hope. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
Jul 20, 2017
LOCKED ON NBA #101 - Biggest Stories, Local Angle - Carmelo from Houston and New York, Lonzomania in LA /
LOCKED ON NBA #101 - Biggest Stories, Local Angle - Carmelo from Houston and New York, Lonzomania in LA / David Locke talks with both the hosts of Locked on Rockets and Locked on Knicks about what happens with Carmelo and with Locked on Lakers host about Lonzomania - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 minutes
Jul 18, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/19/17 -- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and a summer league title make this the best Lakers offseason in
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/19/17 -- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and a summer league title make this the best Lakers offseason in a long time / Los Angeles Lakers fans are abuzz with hope unseen amongst the fanbase in years, and the last 24 hours showed why. The team capped a Las Vegas Summer League title run with a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night, and quickly followed that up by introducing their big offseason signing, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Tuesday. - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin broke down why these signs of potential feel so much more promising than prior summers and what they think of the Caldwell-Pope signing — and the enthusiasm it elicited from the Lakers front office — on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 minutes
Jul 17, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/17/17 -- Lonzo Ball is the best Lakers prospect of the last five years / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/17/17 -- Lonzo Ball is the best Lakers prospect of the last five years / The Los Angeles Lakers are on the eve of competing for a championship. Sure it’s the Las Vegas Summer League championship, but who needs that kind of minor detail to deter from the excitement currently swirling around the organization? - Lonzo Ball is inarguably the driving force behind this run and has fans more consistently excited than any of the recent lottery picks who played in their first summer tournament. - To discuss that excitement, we welcomed Darius Soriano of Forum Blue & Gold in Harrison’s stead and, as per usual, it was a one-sided trade. - First, the guys tried to put into words what it is about Lonzo that seems to grab everyone’s excitement and imagination. - Then, as Ball does have teammates, the other key factors or stories from the past week had to be covered. - Finally, the topic was widened to the Lakers as a whole. What do the results of this offseason say about the process that got them there? Should the process even matter? - All that and more as we get ready for the biggest Lakers game of way longer than we’d like to admit. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 minutes
Jul 14, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/14/17 -- What does Caldwell-Pope mean for the Lakers, and could Lonzo win Rookie of the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/14/17 -- What does Caldwell-Pope mean for the Lakers, and could Lonzo win Rookie of the Year? / The Los Angeles Lakers are well on their way to possibly winning their first Las Vegas Summer League championship and now have a new shooting guard, so there’s plenty to talk about in this Friday episode of Locked on Lakers. - First, the guys discuss the Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signing and the reactions to it. People either seem over the moon about it or are seem to be wondering why those who are thrilled are reacting as such. - Then, as it’s been roughly a billion degrees while we’ve been in Vegas, what better place to unleash our “Hot Takes That We Kind of Believe” game? - First, both guys believe Lonzo Ball could take home some hardware at the end of the season. The takes only get hotter from there. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 minutes
Jul 11, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/12/17 -- Thomas Bryant joins the show to discuss his breakout at Las Vegas Summer League
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/12/17 -- Thomas Bryant joins the show to discuss his breakout at Las Vegas Summer League / One of the biggest surprises for the Los Angeles Lakers at Las Vegas Summer League has been the play of rookie center Thomas Bryant, the 42nd overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Bryant joined hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin to discuss his succes so far, what he wants to work on, why he didn’t pick one of Kobe Bryant’s old jersey numbers and a whole lot more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Before Bryant joined the show, Harrison and Anthony briefly talked about Paul George’s latest comments, and after the interview the two hosts came back to discuss the latest Rajon Rondo and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope rumors to wrap up their latest dispatch from Las Vegas. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 minutes
Jul 9, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/10/17 -- Has Lonzo Ball lived up to expectations so far? / Lonzo Ball had
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/10/17 -- Has Lonzo Ball lived up to expectations so far? / Lonzo Ball had an up-and-down start to Las Vegas Summer League, with a poor-shooting debut contrasted against a triple-double in his second outing as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. - To discuss whether or not they felt Ball lived up to their expectations so far in Las Vegas, hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen were joined by Gary Kester of Silver Screen and Roll to debate Ball’s performance and share the rest of their Lakers summer league takeaways about Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Ivica Zubac, Thomas Bryant and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 minutes
Jul 7, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/7/17 -- Will the Lakers win the summer league championship? / The Los Angeles Lakers have
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/7/17 -- Will the Lakers win the summer league championship? / The Los Angeles Lakers have been among the favorites to win Las Vegas Summer League the last several years, but fell flat out of the gate two years ago before falling apart late last season. Will this be the year the time the team actually gets it done? - To discuss what we should look for from the team, host Harrison Faigen brought in Silver Screen and Roll Editor-in-Chief Drew Garrison to discuss what they expect from Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Ivica Zubac and the rest of the roster. Plus, bold summer league predictions and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 minutes
Jul 5, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/5/17 -- Which remaining free agents should the Lakers target? / The Los Angeles Lakers have
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/5/17 -- Which remaining free agents should the Lakers target? / The Los Angeles Lakers have had the opposite of a busy offseason so far. The team has mostly sat back and contented itself to offer just one-year deals. But with George Hill signing with the Sacramento Kings, the market is quickly drying up and the Lakers’ leftover options are starting to look a lot less desirable. - To get into those options, host Harrison Faigen was joined by Lakers Outsiders editor and friend of the show Jacob Rude. The two debated the merits of players like Dion Waiters and Rajon Rondo before guessing which former acquaintances of Rondo would be the best and worst for him to put on his Lakers job application. - Finally, with Nick Young likely on the way out the door, the two shared their favorite Swaggy moments for Wayback Wednesday on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jul 3, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/3/17 -- How does the Thunder trade affect Paul George’s free agency in 2018? / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/3/17 -- How does the Thunder trade affect Paul George’s free agency in 2018? / The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an all-too-familiar spot: As free agents sign elsewhere, they are stuck sitting on their hands on the off chance that maybe, a year from now, some superstar might be coming. - Others have pointed this out, obviously, but it’s worth repeating: However much the person making the decisions is liked (especially compared to their predecessor), that doesn’t change the fact that Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka are repeating the exact same process that had so many frustrated with Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak. - Also of note is how many of those who have been connected to the Lakers since free agency started have ties either to Rob Pelinka’s days as an agent or have recently played for the Lakers. Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed their thoughts on Rajon Rondo, Dion Waiters and more players that have met with the Lakers. - Then, Fred Katz of Locked on Thunder joined to take us through the Paul George trade and how likely he might be to re-sign in OKC long-term. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jul 1, 2017
#67 - Evaluating the Paul George, Ricky Rubio trades / Did the Indiana Pacers get enough for Paul George? Why
#67 - Evaluating the Paul George, Ricky Rubio trades / Did the Indiana Pacers get enough for Paul George? Why didn't they wait until free agency began? Will George's arrival convince Russell Westbrook to sign a "supermax" extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder? How will Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis fit with the Pacers? Will Jeff Teague be a good match with the Minnesota Timberwolves? How will Ricky Rubio fare on the Utah Jazz? Were the Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans right to retain Blake Griffin and Jrue Holiday, respectively, on monster five-year deals? What were the best and worst signings from the first few hours of free agency?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
1½ hours
Jun 30, 2017
#66 - 2017 Western Conference free agency preview / After acquiring CP3, what's next for the Houston Rockets? What big
#66 - 2017 Western Conference free agency preview / After acquiring CP3, what's next for the Houston Rockets? What big moves do the San Antonio Spurs have up their sleeves? Should the New Orleans Pelicans give Jrue Holiday a five-year max deal? Should the Dallas Mavericks match a max offer sheet for Nerlens Noel? How much should the Los Angeles Clippers offer Blake Griffin to keep him around? Are the Golden State Warriors at real risk of losing Andre Iguodala? Should the Los Angeles Lakers go all-in to trade for Paul George? Can the Utah Jazz keep all three of Gordon Hayward, George Hill and Joe Ingles?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Kelly Scaletta (@kellyscaletta) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
49 minutes
Jun 30, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/30/17 -- What are the Lakers going to do in free agency? / The Los Angeles
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/30/17 -- What are the Lakers going to do in free agency? / The Los Angeles Lakers have made one thing eminently clear with their words and actions since the season ended: they want a big overhaul, and they want it to happen in 2018. - That goal leaves the team looking to keep its cap clear in 2017, which puts the team in interesting spot entering free agency. How can the Lakers acquire talent to fit their needs without cutting into their “sacred” cap space? - To answer that question and plenty more listener queries, host Harrison Faigen was joined by Silver Screen and Roll Editor-in-Chief and “Main Brook Lopez Stan” Drew Garrison. - The two talked about potential under-the-radar options for the Lakers in free agency, whether or not the team should or will offer big one-year deals, and much more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jun 29, 2017
FCP 022- 2017 NBA Draft Analysis / Glen and Greg provide a recap of the draft, not focusing on pick by
FCP 022- 2017 NBA Draft Analysis / Glen and Greg provide a recap of the draft, not focusing on pick by pick analysis. Rather they review the most unexpected things that happened on draft night. How did the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs end up dominating the draft? How Utah Jazz put themselves in position to deal with roster uncertainty heading towards free agency. Have the Sacramento Kings finally figured this stuff out? And more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46 minutes
Jun 28, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/28/17 -- Is it time for the Lakers to offer up more in a trade for
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/28/17 -- Is it time for the Lakers to offer up more in a trade for Paul George? / Rumors continue to swirl around the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George, who is now reportedly attempting to get LeBron James and Klay Thompson to join him in purple and gold, all while the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers plot to swipe him in a trade. - All of the new rumors gave host Harrison Faigen and Silver Screen and Roll’s own Gary Kester a ton to discuss (Anthony Irwin was once again a DNP-OLD). Do the other teams creating a feeding frenzy make it more necessary for the Lakers to offer up more assets for George? - Harrison and Gary debated that question as well as whether or not Larry Nance, Jr.’s Dunk of the Year loss was the biggest snub of the year and their favorite Marcelo Huertas memories on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 25, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/26/17 -- Don’t let the D’Angelo Russell trade distract you from how amazing Lonzo Ball is
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/26/17 -- Don’t let the D’Angelo Russell trade distract you from how amazing Lonzo Ball is going to be / All of the upheaval and rumors over the last week regarding rumors over potential trades for Paul George and the actual trade of D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets have distracted from potentially the biggest thing to happen to the Los Angeles Lakers in a long time. - Lonzo Ball has officially joined the team, and he’s going to be really, really good. - After releasing his first video in two years, NBA 2K community manager, Lakers hype-video master and purple and gold superfan Chris Manning (@LD2K on Twitter) joined Locked on Lakers to chat about why he’s so excited about Lonzo Ball, and why the rest of Lakers fans should be too. - He and host Harrison Faigen (Anthony Irwin sat this one out) discussed what makes Ball so special, the transformative effect he could have on the Lakers’ style of play and culture, as well as offering their thoughts on the Russell trade and the newest scuttlebutt about George potentially heading to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jun 23, 2017
#64 - Reaction to the 2017 NBA draft & the Jimmy Butler trade / Did the Chicago Bulls get enough
#64 - Reaction to the 2017 NBA draft & the Jimmy Butler trade / Did the Chicago Bulls get enough from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Jimmy Butler trade? How will Jimmy Buckets fit in Minnesota? What's next for the Bulls? Who were the biggest winners and losers from the 2017 NBA draft? Did the Los Angeles Lakers give up too quickly on D'Angelo Russell? Is Brook Lopez a long-term fit with the Lakers? What does the Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Dwight Howard mean for Paul Millsap's future with the team? How will the lower-than-expected 2017-18 salary cap of $99 million affect free agency?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek), Mark Deeks (@markdeeksnba) and Mark Karantzoulis (@markknba) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
47 minutes
Jun 23, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/23/17 -- Does drafting Lonzo Ball make up for trading D’Angelo Russell? / Heading into the NBA
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/23/17 -- Does drafting Lonzo Ball make up for trading D’Angelo Russell? / Heading into the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers basically had to take care of two things: draft Lonzo Ball and trade for Paul George. The first was probably more important as it wouldn’t require giving up anything, but not accomplishing the second tasks certainly added to the leftover pain from trading away D’Angelo Russell. - Can’t wait to watch Cap Space help spread the floor next year. - To analyze the draft, we got together with Laker Film Room’s Pete Zayas, Forum Blue & Gold’s Darius Soriano and Silver Screen & Roll’s Ben Rosales. - We covered the various narratives that came out of Thursday’s draft, such as how not having Russell in the backcourt affects Ball, Rob Pelinka’s interesting press conference, whether we think George might be on his way, whether or not some of us have lost faith in the front office and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers (apologies for the audio quality being a bit rougher than normal). - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Jun 21, 2017
NBA Trade Season: More Compelling Than the Finals? / Talking Trades, Rumors and Thoughts Leading up to the NBA Draft:-
NBA Trade Season: More Compelling Than the Finals? / Talking Trades, Rumors and Thoughts Leading up to the NBA Draft:- Are the Cavs really THAT dysfunctional to let David Griffen go? - Can Chauncey Billups Step up.. Will he be any good.. and is this going to be Lebron's Reason for Leaving? - Who actually won the Celtics/76ers Trade? - Will This Hurt Danny Ainge if Fultz becomes a star? - Was "The Process" Validated?- Does the D'Angelo Russell, Mozgov and Brook Lopez trade mean Ball's going to the Lakers? - Should the Lakers Get PG13 this year or wait till he's free?- We say farewell to one of Tim's favorites: Nikola PekovicFollow the guys --> Justin, Kevin and Tim Follow the Show --> DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
Jun 21, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/21/17 -- How big of a mistake was the D’Angelo Russell trade? / It is with
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/21/17 -- How big of a mistake was the D’Angelo Russell trade? / It is with heavy hearts that we must announce Harrison Faigen has been traded to the Locked on Nets podcast in order to shed some salary. His time with the podcast has been great, but in the end, we want the cap space to sign Bill Simmons in the event he becomes a free agent again. - The Los Angeles Lakers essentially made this exact gamble Tuesday afternoon when they dealt D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets along with Timofey Mozgov’s contract in the hopes of clearing enough cap space to maybe have a chance at LeBron James a full year from now. - Suffice it to say Ben Rosales and Tom Fehr of Silver Screen and Roll (who joined me on the show in Harrison’s stead) were not thrilled with the trade, and it wasn’t exactly like I was there to defend it much, either. - We go through its ramifications both immediate and down the line, as well as what insight this might give about the new front office’s intentions moving forward. - Let’s just say this is quite the gamble, and it isn’t necessarily crystal clear the payoff is worthwhile. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Jun 21, 2017
Huge Trades: BRK/LAL and CHA/ATL, Scouting the 2017 NBA Draft with Mike Schmitz / Click to subscribe via RSS feed
Huge Trades: BRK/LAL and CHA/ATL, Scouting the 2017 NBA Draft with Mike Schmitz / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux - - We break down the Lakers/Nets and Hawks/Hornets trades, and discuss the ongoing rumor mill. Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) of DraftExpress and the Vertical's NBA Draft Show joins to break down the top-10 in detail, plus give his sleepers and overrated prospects. We discuss how Markelle Fultz compares to other number 1 picks, Lonzo Ball's strengths and weaknesses, whether Nate's rosy projection for Dennis Smith is warranted, and much more discussion on all of the top-10. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA)
50 minutes
Jun 20, 2017
The GM-less Cavs, Paul George, and the Porzingis Rumor (Ep. 127) / The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Sam
The GM-less Cavs, Paul George, and the Porzingis Rumor (Ep. 127) / The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Sam Amick of USA Today to discuss David Griffin's departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers (02:00), Jimmy Butler and the Boston Celtics (18:00), Paul George's interest in the Lakers (22:00), what the Clippers' addition of Jerry West means to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and the Clippers (26:30), and Phil Jackson's statement on possibly trading Kristaps Porzingis (34:30). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
Jun 19, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/19/17 -- What's the most the Lakers should give up in a trade for Paul George?
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/19/17 -- What's the most the Lakers should give up in a trade for Paul George? / The Los Angeles Lakers are suddenly in the midst of a waterfall of rumors after there were multiple reports Sunday that Paul George had informed the Indiana Pacers he planned to leave next summer, with the Lakers the most likely destination from there. - Harrison and Anthony jumped right into the rumors, talked about the most they'd give up in a deal for George, and debated whether the Lakers should wait for him in free agency or if the risk of losing him was too big. - Then they talked about the Lakers' efforts to trade up for Markelle Fultz, and whether they should've tried to do more to make it happen. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 minutes
Jun 18, 2017
Tim Kawakami on the Warriors / Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News (@timkawakami) break down
Tim Kawakami on the Warriors / Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News (@timkawakami) break down the Warriors past, present and future. They discuss Golden State's second championship in three years, the moves necessary to build this team, whether it will be possible to keep the core together and how they compare to the Shaq-Kobe Lakers. Sponsored by Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/RealGM) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.
1½ hours
Jun 16, 2017
#61 - Previewing the 2017 NBA draft with Sam Vecenie / Should the Cleveland Cavaliers roll back the same core,
#61 - Previewing the 2017 NBA draft with Sam Vecenie / Should the Cleveland Cavaliers roll back the same core, or should they shop Kevin Love and/or Kyrie Irving? Are the Golden State Warriors ruining the NBA by being too dominant? What makes Markelle Fultz the clear-cut No. 1 overall pick? Is Lonzo Ball a no-brainer for the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2? Should the Philadelphia 76ers abandon the "best player available" mindset and consider fit at No. 3? Which non-Fultz prospects project as surefire All-Stars? Who should teams target in the middle of the first round? Which late-first or second-round prospects could emerge as sleepers? Should the Sixers trade for the No. 1 overall pick?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Sam Vecenie (@sam_vecenie) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
42 minutes
Jun 16, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/16/17 -- Should the Lakers trade back in the draft? / As rumors about over what
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/16/17 -- Should the Lakers trade back in the draft? / As rumors about over what the Lakers will do with their No. 2 draft pick, Harrison and Anthony got together to discuss all the various scenarios. First, they talked about what the Lakers should do if the Celtics do as rumored and take Josh Jackson. Then they discussed the rumors the Lakers might trade back, and whether or not that's a good idea before discussing all the reports about Brandon Ingram being untouchable in trades. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 14, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/14/17 -- Could the Lakers really draft Josh Jackson over Lonzo Ball? / Lonzo Ball’s position
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/14/17 -- Could the Lakers really draft Josh Jackson over Lonzo Ball? / Lonzo Ball’s position as the Los Angeles Lakers’ top choice has certainly wavered over the last week or so, with Josh Jackson making a legitimate charge over the span of his two workouts in front of Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka and Luke Walton. - The question remains, however: Are the Lakers really considering the wing from Kansas, or are they putting up a smokescreen to potentially convince some desperate team to move up and ensure they get their guy? - To discuss that, plus Jackson’s fit with the Lakers, the guys were joined by MLB.com’s Scott Chasen (who covered Jackson at Kansas) and Silver Screen & Roll’s own Kansas alum and Jayhawks superfan Tom Fehr. - Also covered in the discussion: The details behind Jackson’s off-court issues in his time at Kansas. - Harrison also complains about how rumor season has made his life miserable, which is also always fun to hear about. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
Jun 12, 2017
Will Kerr Go Small? News, LA Lakers Offseason Preview / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. And if
Will Kerr Go Small? News, LA Lakers Offseason Preview / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux - - Nate asked Steve Kerr about why he doesn't go small more, plus more news. Then a look at the offseason for the LA Lakers, including their potential to trade for Paul George, whether they should wait until 2018, their future cap situation, the possibility of trading Deng, Mozgov, and Clarkson, and more. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).
34 minutes
Jun 11, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/12/17 -- Should Lonzo Ball being out of shape in workout affect his draft standing? /
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/12/17 -- Should Lonzo Ball being out of shape in workout affect his draft standing? / There was a report that Lonzo Ball's conditioning didn't impress the Lakers, so Harrison and Anthony discussed whether or not they thought it mattered, with medical info on whether his hamstring injury might still be affecting him from Dr. Jen. - Later, Harrison and Anthony discussed LaVar Ball's comments on the Lakers lack of leadership, and then Harrison gave his latest hot take. All that and more on the latest Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jun 10, 2017
#60 - Can the Cavaliers come back from a 3-1 Finals deficit again? / Can the Cleveland Cavaliers come back
#60 - Can the Cavaliers come back from a 3-1 Finals deficit again? / Can the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a 3-1 series deficit for the second straight year, or will the Golden State Warriors finish the deed this time? Does LeBron James belong in the GOAT conversation with Michael Jordan? Is LeBron a legitimate free-agent flight risk in 2018? Should the Boston Celtics consider shopping the No. 1 pick? Is Lonzo Ball the best fit for the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2? Should the Sacramento Kings consider using the Nos. 5 and 10 picks to trade up?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest James Holas (@snottiedrippen) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
47 minutes
Jun 9, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/9/17 -- How likely are the LeBron James to L.A rumors? Plus the latest on Lonzo
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/9/17 -- How likely are the LeBron James to L.A rumors? Plus the latest on Lonzo Ball with Mark Medina / In case all the rumors about the Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Lonzo Ball or other prospects heading into the NBA Draft weren’t already enough, LeBron James’ name just had to come up in rumors connected to the franchise. - As always, the Lakers refuse to be boring. - In the first segment, Harrison and Anthony discuss those reports and how likely they might feel. Because we’ve heard them before, we can help but be dubious. - After the break, we brought in Mark Medina of the Southern California News Group to get the details behind Lonzo Ball’s crowded workout, what he’s heard in regards to other prospects like Josh Jackson and De’Aaron Fox and finally, the aforementioned James rumors. - This is a packed show, with plenty of information to hold fans over through the weekend. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Jun 7, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/7/17 -- Is Lonzo Ball the star the Lakers need? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/7/17 -- Is Lonzo Ball the star the Lakers need? / The Los Angeles Lakers worked out Lonzo Ball Wednesday, and the instant takeaway was just how many media were at the workout. It was one of the more covered events since Kobe Bryant retired, and hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin joined in the coverage in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Ball said all the right things and it sounds like the workout went well, and Anthony and Harrison debated whether or not it reinforced that he’s the right pick for the Lakers, especially in the wake of reports that Paul George may need to see another star worth joining before he commits to putting on the purple and gold. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Jun 5, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/5/17 -- Addressing dubious Lonzo Ball draft rumors / The NBA Draft is still somehow a
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/5/17 -- Addressing dubious Lonzo Ball draft rumors / The NBA Draft is still somehow a couple weeks away and this finals series isn’t going to hold anyone’s attention, so it appears we’re all getting an early start on “make stuff up and claim it as a report” season. - Apparently, before having worked out Lonzo Ball or anyone they’d be looking to draft with the second overall pick, the Los Angeles Lakers have decided that they don’t like Ball, or something like that, at least according to one report over the weekend. - Neither Harrison or I believe this report to be anywhere near true, and we gave reasons why. - We then addressed a weird trend we’ve noticed as the post-Kobe-Bryant NBA has rolled along: People who don’t like Kobe can’t let Kobe go. So, we did the only logical thing and debated who might hate Kobe more than anyone else. Fare thee well, oh mentions of ours. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 2, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/2/17 -- Should the Lakers trade Jordan Clarkson? Plus, draft talk with Jonathan Tjarks / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 6/2/17 -- Should the Lakers trade Jordan Clarkson? Plus, draft talk with Jonathan Tjarks / The Los Angeles Lakers are within a few weeks of making their latest biggest decision in recent franchise history. For most, the choice has already been made. Lonzo Ball is the local kid who also is probably the best fit and most talented available player. - Still, the Lakers will do their due diligence, and so will we. - Jonathan Tjarks of The Ringer joined the podcast to talk about what the Lakers might need, fit versus best player available and how all that seems to circle back to Lonzo Ball. - Tjarks also helped inform Anthony and Harrison on potential targets with the Lakers’ 28th pick. A ton can happen as the draft unfolds, but there are a couple great fits as most mock drafts currently stand. - Before that conversation, the guys talk about recent reports about Jordan Clarkson’s potential availability. After Tjarks, the guys spoke about Jerry West’s interest in coming back to L.A. and Timofey Mozgov’s honesty. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
May 31, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/31/17 -- Does it matter that Lonzo Ball won’t work out against other top NBA prospects?
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/31/17 -- Does it matter that Lonzo Ball won’t work out against other top NBA prospects? / The Los Angeles Lakers are widely expected to draft UCLA guard Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, but the team’s process to evaluate him might have gotten slightly more difficult. - A report surfaced Tuesday that Ball would not work out against other top NBA prospects, so hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed whether or not they felt that mattered on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Before they got their, Anthony had to get something off his chest about a certain former Lakers coach continuing to comment on the team, and afterwards Harrison dropped what was possibly the hottest Lonzo Ball take in the history of the internet. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
May 28, 2017
Draft Lottery Winners / Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) previews the NBA Draft and off-season of the three winners of the draft lottery.
Draft Lottery Winners / Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) previews the NBA Draft and off-season of the three winners of the draft lottery. He discusses the Celtics with Jared Weiss of CLNS Media and CelticsBlog (@JaredWeissNBA); the Lakers with Darius Soriano of Forum Blue and Gold (@forumbluegold - 40:00); and the Sixers with Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA - 1:18:04). Sponsored by Zip Recruiter (http://www.ziprecruiter.com/sportsfan) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.
1 hour
May 26, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/26/17 -- Pete Zayas of Laker Film Room on how Lonzo Ball and Paul George would
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/26/17 -- Pete Zayas of Laker Film Room on how Lonzo Ball and Paul George would fit on the Lakers / Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers can finally say something they might not have been able to over the last five years and change: They know where the team they root for is going. - There is a general direction and plan laid out by which the Lakers can continue to take shape and compete in this insane western conference. - Lonzo Ball is the odds on favorite to be drafted and play alongside D’Angelo Russell next year. - Next summer, there’s a very good chance Paul George could be added to the mix to inject that superstardom the franchise has desperately needed. - Things are looking up in ways it honestly hasn’t felt possible for way too long, but some questions remains. - First, how does this current roster fit as is? - Then, how would it work if Ball is drafted? - And finally, if George does arrive in a year without major changes around him, how would everything fit? - To answer those questions and more, Anthony welcomes Pete Zayas (@LakerFilmRoom). Harrison (studying Kardashians) could not make it. - This was a very fun conversation covering the potential growth of what could be a very exciting team both this year and for the foreseeable future. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
55 minutes
May 24, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/24/17 -- Chris McGee on Lonzo and LaVar Ball, the NBA Draft, potential Paul George trades
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/24/17 -- Chris McGee on Lonzo and LaVar Ball, the NBA Draft, potential Paul George trades and more / The Los Angeles Lakers may not be in the postseason, but the team has certainly been busy over the summer. The front office has been working out countless candidates for the 2017 NBA Draft, and with rumors about Paul George and Lonzo Ball’s father doing interviews with every media outlet that will have him, there certainly doesn’t seem to be an “off” in the “offseason.” - To discuss everything going on around the Lakers, host Harrison Faigen kicked Anthony Irwin off the show and brought on Chris McGee of Spectrum Sportsnet for wide-ranging discussion on who the front office likes in the draft (Lonzo Ball may not be a shoe-in to be picked second overall), as well as what the young Lakers are doing to improve. - The two also discussed Luke Walton’s busy summer and McGee’s thoughts on the George rumor mill on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
May 22, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/22/17 -- How can the Lakers best take take advantage of the Knicks’ ineptitude? / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/22/17 -- How can the Lakers best take take advantage of the Knicks’ ineptitude? / The New York Knicks could be on the verge of doing the entire NBA a favor by once again Knicks-ing (technical term). - Kristaps Porzingis has already shown his annoyance with Phil Jackson by skipping out on his exit interview, and instead of understanding that maybe he might’ve been in the wrong, Jackson turned around and let Porzingis’ favorite coach walk. - Good stuff, Phil! - The Lakers should look to take advantage of this latest example of the Knicks being the Knicks, as Anthony argues. Harrison is less optimistic. Shocker, we know. - To wrap the show, we update on the latest that could take place regarding Paul George this week. He’s reportedly considering his options, so we try to figure out what they might be. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 minutes
May 18, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/19/17 -- Should the Lakers trade for Paul George, or wait for free agency? / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/19/17 -- Should the Lakers trade for Paul George, or wait for free agency? / The Los Angeles Lakers and Paul George are going to be intertwined with one another in rumors all offseason, and George missing out on all three All-NBA teams Thursday felt like a major reason why. - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin got together for a lengthy discussion breaking down all of the new information to drop, including how much money George potentially lost out on and all of the leaks that seem to point towards his eventually ending up in Los Angeles being an inevitability on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
May 18, 2017
Sam Vecenie on the draft lottery / Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie of the Sporting News (@Sam_Vecenie)
Sam Vecenie on the draft lottery / Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie of the Sporting News (@Sam_Vecenie) break down the impact of the NBA draft lottery and much more. They discuss how the final draft order affects the options for the Celtics, Lakers and 76ers; which teams could move up or down in the lottery; potential extension candidates and much more. Sponsored by Zip Recruiter (http://www.ziprecruiter.com/sportsfan) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.
1 hour
May 18, 2017
The Warriors' Big Spread, LaVar Ball's Premonition, and Harry Giles (Ep. 113) / The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by
The Warriors' Big Spread, LaVar Ball's Premonition, and Harry Giles (Ep. 113) / The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by CBS Sports columnist Gary Parrish to discuss Jaylen Brown's surprising play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals (5:00), Vegas's big spreads for the Warriors (15:00), Lonzo Ball on the Lakers (19:00), Markelle Fultz's lack of skeptics (25:00), LaVar Ball's premonition in AAU basketball (31:00), Josh Jackson's upside (37:00), De'Aaron Fox's demeanor (41:00), and Harry Giles's NBA chances (48:00). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 minutes
May 18, 2017
70 - Fallout from NBA Draft Lottery: What Will Celtics, Lakers, 76ers Do? / At long last, the 2017 NBA
70 - Fallout from NBA Draft Lottery: What Will Celtics, Lakers, 76ers Do? / At long last, the 2017 NBA draft order is set. - So, now, what? - Everything else. - We need to figure out who the Boston Celtics will select with the No. 1 pick, or whether they’ll try to deal it for Paul George or Jimmy Butler. We need to decide who the Los Angeles Lakers will choose, or whether they’ll dangle the No. 2 pick in a trade for PG13. We need to get a hold on what the Philadelphia 76ers, owners of the No. 3 selection, will do. Do they go for a point guard or wing? And is Joel Embiid right? Are they the next big thing in the East? - There is so much to unpack following the lottery. Bleacher Report’s Alec Nathan joins Hardwood Knocks to talk possible picks, potential trades, state of the Sixers, direction of the Lakers, future of the Celtics and so much freaking more! - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio (the illustrious host of HWK). And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale) and the show (@HardwoodKnocks) on Twitter or die trying.? - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 minutes
May 17, 2017
#57 - 2017 draft lottery analysis, ECF preview and Zaza banter / Who were the biggest winners and losers from
#57 - 2017 draft lottery analysis, ECF preview and Zaza banter / Who were the biggest winners and losers from Tuesday's draft lottery? Is there any chance the Los Angeles Lakers don't select UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball at No. 2 overall? What should the Philadelphia 76ers do at No. 3? Did Zaza Pachulia intend to injure Kawhi Leonard? How can Gregg Popovich get the San Antonio Spurs back into their series against the Golden State Warriors? What changes should the Washington Wizards make to their roster this offseason? Do the Boston Celtics stand a chance against the Cleveland Cavaliers?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
36 minutes
May 17, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/17/17 -- Can D’Angelo Russell and Lonzo Ball play together? / The basketball gods smiled on
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/17/17 -- Can D’Angelo Russell and Lonzo Ball play together? / The basketball gods smiled on the Los Angeles Lakers once again, allowing the team to keep it’s lightly-protected first-round pick in the NBA Draft for the second year in a row. In fact, not only did the Lakers keep the pick, but they jumped into the second-overall selection to boot. - After a brief intro to the show that attempted to put the D’Angelo Russell trade rumors in context, host Harrison Faigen brought on Mike Prada of SB Nation NBA for a wide-ranging discussion on what keeping the pick means for the Lakers, who they might select, if Lonzo Ball can play alongside Russell and how the pick impacts the Lakers’ potential pursuit of Paul George in a trade with the Indiana Pacers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 minutes
May 17, 2017
Lotto Mania, SAS/GSW Game 2, Jayson Tatum Scouting Report / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. And if you like
Lotto Mania, SAS/GSW Game 2, Jayson Tatum Scouting Report / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux - - Boston wins the lottery and the Lakers keep their pick. We look at the ramifications and the main lottery winners and losers. Then we look at Golden State's demolition of San Antonio, followed by a scouting report on Duke's Jayson Tatum - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).
49 minutes
May 16, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/16/17 -- Brandon Ingram on his rookie year and lottery preview / The NBA lottery is
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/16/17 -- Brandon Ingram on his rookie year and lottery preview / The NBA lottery is within a tangible reach and, well, people are freaking out. - So, to start the show, Harrison and I do our best to preview the lottery with all the information you absolutely need. I also dropped maybe my hottest take ever on the show. - Then, after the usual live read featuring Harrison freaking out about my search for a new co-host, Brandon Ingram made his maiden Locked on Lakers voyage! - Ingram talked about how his offseason has gone thus far, as well as his goals for the summer moving forward. He also spoke about the rookie year that was and what he would specifically like to learn from Kobe Bryant when he works out with him. - After that interview and Harrison’s corresponding annoyance at whatever he gets annoyed with, we expand on the hot take that ended the first segment. We also preview how we might get to watch the lottery, together. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
May 16, 2017
Fastbreak Breakfast "NBA Draft Lottery Preview/Lakers Anxiety" / SPECIAL "NBA Draft Lottery Preview/Lakers Anxiety" Daman Rangoola (@damanr) joins to preview the
Fastbreak Breakfast "NBA Draft Lottery Preview/Lakers Anxiety" / SPECIAL "NBA Draft Lottery Preview/Lakers Anxiety" Daman Rangoola (@damanr) joins to preview the NBA Draft Lottery and talk about the anxieties of Lakers nation awaiting the drawing on Tuesday night.Support the show at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast Episode 158 (S3 Special)
1½ hours
May 14, 2017
#56 - Previewing Spurs-Warriors and the NBA draft lottery / After running out of steam in their second-round series against
#56 - Previewing Spurs-Warriors and the NBA draft lottery / After running out of steam in their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, what's next for James Harden and the Houston Rockets? What are the major keys to Game 7 of the Boston Celtics-Washington Wizards series Monday? Are the Golden State Warriors ruining the playoffs by being too good? How much money should the Utah Jazz be willing to spend on Gordon Hayward and George Hill in free agency this summer? Should the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers embrace a rebuild? Do the Spurs have any chance of toppling Golden State in the Western Conference finals? Who came out as a major winner from the NBA draft combine?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
60 minutes
May 12, 2017
69 (nice) - An Ode to LeBron James, Spurs, Warriors and NBA's Upper-Middle Class / The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden
69 (nice) - An Ode to LeBron James, Spurs, Warriors and NBA's Upper-Middle Class / The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, along with the San Antonio Spurs, have monopolized the NBA's scope of success. And now, with a rubber match between the Cavaliers and Warriors most likely set to take place in the NBA Finals, what does that mean for the upper-middle class? Do they keep investing in their own current, lesser-heralded success, or must they pivot into rebuilding and sabattical periods, with the intention of waiting out the title windows in Oakland and Cleveland? - The Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz are impacted by this lopsided reality most. They're the ones who need to double down on their current models this summer or about-face into something different. The Jazz will rocket into the luxury tax if they re-sign Gordon Hayward, Joe Ingles and George Hill. Toronto's payroll will exploded past $150 million, before luxury taxes, if they run it back. Four of the Clippers' five starters are free agents. The Celtics must decide whether to consolidate trade assets into a star or, because of the Cavaliers and Warriors, keep toeing the line between rebuilding and competing. - What should they all do? What should other teams in similar situations do? The Hardwood Knocks homiez figure it out, while also rapping about the Western Conference Finals, Eastern Conference Finals and LeBron James' legacy. - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio (the illustrious host of HWK). And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale) and the show (@HardwoodKnocks) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
May 12, 2017
SAS/HOU Game 6, LAC and MEM Offseason Previews / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. And if you like this
SAS/HOU Game 6, LAC and MEM Offseason Previews / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny. - - The San Antonio/Houston Game 6. Also, catch our live commentary synced up with the key moments of this game with Dunc'd On Video. Then, offseason previews for the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies, focusing on their key free agents like Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, and Zach Randolph. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).
47 minutes
May 11, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/12/17 -- Should the Lakers save their cap space until 2018 ? / Whether or
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/12/17 -- Should the Lakers save their cap space until 2018 ? / Whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers should try to make a major splash this offseason is one of the biggest debates surrounding the team right now. Should the Lakers trade for Paul George, or should they wait and hope to recruit him in free agency the following summer? - Until Thursday, the team’s thoughts on the matter could mostly only be gleaned from anonymously sourced reports, but now Lakers president Magic Johnson has weighed in, saying he wants to keep cap space for the summer of 2018 (when George just so happens to be a free agent). - Co-hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin gave their thoughts on this latest development, as well as the most recent comments from LaVar Ball, on the newest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
May 10, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/10/17 -- The Lakers are finally catching up to the rest of the NBA / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/10/17 -- The Lakers are finally catching up to the rest of the NBA / The Los Angeles Lakers have had an active start to their offseason, expanding their analytics staff as well as overhauling the rest of their scouting department, and co-hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen argued that they might be the most important additions the team makes this offseason on the latest Locked on Lakers. - After that, Harrison spoke with Isaac Gabai, better known as the guy who (maybe) got crossed up by Jordan Clarkson in a video that went viral Monday. The two talked about what it was like to go viral, his family’s reaction and why he thinks the video wasn’t as bad as it looked. - Finally, Harrison let Anthony back onto the show to discuss the latest report about who the Lakers want to draft and whether it changes the calculus over their oft-rumored intent to pursue Paul George in a trade this summer. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 minutes
May 8, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/8/17 -- What should the Lakers' plan be this offseason? / The Los Angeles Lakers have
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/8/17 -- What should the Lakers' plan be this offseason? / The Los Angeles Lakers have a busy offseason ahead of them. That much is obvious, but what’s less clear is just how they should go about it attacking it. What types of players should they target in free agency or in trades? Who should they draft if they keep their top-three protected lottery pick? - To discuss all that and more, host Harrison Faigen kicked Anthony Irwin off the show and brought on Bryant Freese of Silver Screen and Roll. Their chat also included a plan for how Magic Johnson could get a second statue in front of Staples Center and a Lonzo Ball/LaVar Ball/Markelle Fultz conspiracy theory. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 minutes
May 5, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/5/17 -- How would Brandon Ingram and Paul George fit together? / On a day where
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/5/17 -- How would Brandon Ingram and Paul George fit together? / On a day where Lonzo Ball released a $500 basketball shoe, you just knew the show was going to be kind of a weird one. - First, as front offices changes continue to roll in, Harrison and I expanded on the conversation we started last show. It’s pretty clear at this point that Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka want their people holding the jobs previously filled by Jim Buss or Mitch Kupchak hires. - Then, after the break, we answer a couple questions from you, the listeners. - Seeing as you can’t hear much about Lakers trade rumors without at some point seeing Paul George’s name come up, it is pretty fair to wonder how it would work if the Lakers are able to acquire him without giving up Brandon Ingram. - In short, you just kind of have to make it work when you can get a talent of George’s level. - The second question asked pertained to Chris Paul, who neither Harrison nor I believe is going anywhere, but we did expand on the topic to discuss how the Lakers should handle free agency this year. - We’re sure both topics will come up again sooner rather than later. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 minutes
May 3, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/3/17 -- It’s time to move on from Kobe Bryant / Jimmy Butler wanted so badly
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/3/17 -- It’s time to move on from Kobe Bryant / Jimmy Butler wanted so badly to move on from the past that he removed the rearview mirrors from his car. Now, that might be a little far (and probably illegal if not at the very least thoroughly unsafe), but the Los Angeles Lakers and those who follow them could learn something from the attempt. - The analysis surrounding the young Lakers always seems to harken back to the days of, well, a couple years ago, when Kobe Bryant was leading the Lakers to some of the worst seasons in franchise history greatness. - “Look at the roster,” they’ll say. “The Lakers don’t think they have their next Kobe Bryant.” - Well, no. And that’s perfectly fine. - So, with this as background, Harrison and I discuss how it’s time to let Kobe live his life post-basketball and let the kids pursue their dreams in the NBA without Kobe’s shadow looming over every missed jumper. You know, because he never did such a thing or absolutely didn’t do so at the greatest pace the NBA has ever seen. - At the top of the show, we also discuss Tim DiFrancesco’s resignation, and what might be behind that. It was purely speculative, but there are some interesting theories at work there. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
May 1, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/1/17 -- How ‘hell-bent’ is Paul George on coming to the Lakers? / The first round
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 5/1/17 -- How ‘hell-bent’ is Paul George on coming to the Lakers? / The first round of the NBA Playoffs are officially a thing of the past. The Los Angeles Clippers end their season with exactly as many playoff series wins as the Los Angeles Lakers. - Had Paul George forced his way to the Lakers at the trade deadline, turns out he would’ve won exactly as many playoff games as he did this year. This might have something to do with the most recent (and oddly familiar) rumor, regarding his interest on returning to Southern California. - Harrison is back for this week of shows and, after taking us through the amazingness that was his “vacation,” we talk about how seriously we should be taking these continued reports. - Then, seeing as the Lakers aren’t playing any basketball of their own, we tried to figure out what this first round means for the Lakers. A few teams are at a crossroads, so can (or will) Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka take advantage? - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 28, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/28/17 -- Discussing how far the Lakers are from playoff contention with Darius Soriano /
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/28/17 -- Discussing how far the Lakers are from playoff contention with Darius Soriano / With the first round of the NBA Playoffs basically behind us, what better time to utilize that context to try to compare where the Los Angeles Lakers currently stand with those whose seasons ran at least a couple weeks longer. - To do just that, I brought on Darius Soriano of Forum Blue & Gold and the Laker Film Room Podcast. Seeing as this was the first time in quite some time we’d spoken and there was so much to catch up on, we figured we’d give just a little more content for everyone to enjoy as we head into the weekend. - We start by looking back on the season that was and, specifically, what we saw from the kids. There was a lot to like, while also conceding how much better they could have been and will hopefully become. - From there, we examine what the ideal offseason might look like. Darius went about defining that in an interesting way that most have probably not considered. - Finally, the show comes full circle as we look at how close the Lakers are from contending with the teams that legitimately made noise in this first round. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
Apr 27, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/27/17 -- Mark Medina talks Lakers free agency, trade rumors and draft options / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/27/17 -- Mark Medina talks Lakers free agency, trade rumors and draft options / The Harrison-less streak continues with yet another great guest as Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News, OC Register, and, well anywhere you can find Los Angeles Lakers content joins the show. - We actually start the show pointing out how ridiculous it is that I’d for a second think people would know who I might be but not recognize Mark. Long story short, there are no such people. - The actual Lakers conversation starts with a look back at the season. Most who have come on the show have said that their expectations for this team were met, but when others zig, Mark zags — but for good reason. - We also talk about an immensely interesting offseason, Mitch Kupchak’s surprising dismissal, Rubik’s cubes and plenty more. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 minutes
Apr 25, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/25/17 -- Do the Lakers have the patience to be great, not just good? With Matt
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/25/17 -- Do the Lakers have the patience to be great, not just good? With Matt Moore of CBS Sports / A topic of concern among the Los Angeles Lakers fan base is whether the front office will trade for (insert superstar X). More often than not, that superstar in question is Paul George and, given yet another early playoff disappointment, the chances seem pretty high something like this come true. - This isn’t without risk, though. As they currently stand, the gap between the Lakers’ floor and ceiling is terrifyingly huge. If they make a trade for a star, they risk giving up the wrong piece, who could have more potentially than whoever they acquire. - If they pass on trading one of the kids for George, and those prospects don’t live up to their potential, then they look pretty stupid for missing on that opportunity. - To talk us through these scenarios and look at the overall direction of the organization, Matt Moore of CBS Sports hopped on the pod. He provided a larger-scale view of how the franchise is looked at across the league, which is certainly interesting. He also gave his thoughts on the young core and the new front office. - Enjoy this one if, for no other reason than that Harrison missed the show. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 minutes
Apr 23, 2017
Are Injuries Ruining The #NBAPlayoffs / Kevin, Justin, And Tim talk round one of the NBA Playoffs and some of
Are Injuries Ruining The #NBAPlayoffs / Kevin, Justin, And Tim talk round one of the NBA Playoffs and some of the themes they are starting to see:- Are Injuries Ruining the Playoffs? ( Rudy Gobert/ Blake Griffin/ Rajon Rondo)- Is Paul George going to the Lakers... And what will it take?- Who's had the best playoff performance so far... Kawhi, Lebron... The Greek Freak? - Should the Raptors Blow it up after this year? New Coach... Don't Max Lowry?- Is Jimmy Butler getting traded this offseason ofter his playoff performance?Follow the guys --> Justin, Kevin and Tim Follow the Show --> DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 21, 2017
#53 - Reaction to Week 1 of the 2017 NBA playoffs / Can the Boston Celtics overcome their rebounding woes
#53 - Reaction to Week 1 of the 2017 NBA playoffs / Can the Boston Celtics overcome their rebounding woes to get back into their series against the Chicago Bulls? What's going wrong for the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards, respectively? Do the Toronto Raptors have the personnel to slow down the Milwaukee Bucks? Should the Golden State Warriors rest Kevin Durant until the second round? How can the Memphis Grizzlies slow down Kawhi Leonard without Tony Allen? What adjustments should the Oklahoma City Thunder make against the Houston Rockets? Can the Utah Jazz survive without Rudy Gobert against the Los Angeles Clippers? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Bobby Karalla (@bobbykaralla) of Mavs.com discuss all of that and more.
1 hour
Apr 21, 2017
68 - Rajon Rondo's Injury, Paul George's Future, the Bucks—NBA Playoffs, Oh My! / What will become of Paul George's
68 - Rajon Rondo's Injury, Paul George's Future, the Bucks—NBA Playoffs, Oh My! / What will become of Paul George's future, or lack thereof, with the Indiana Pacers now that their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers is basically done? Are the Milwaukee Bucks real enough to upend the Toronto Raptors? Will DeMar DeRozan ever hit a shot again? - How does Rajon Rondo's injury impact the Chicago Bulls? Has it opened the foor for the slumping Boston Celtics? What will become of the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers series if Rudy Gobert doesn't return? Is there anything the Oklahoma City Thunder can do to get back into it with the Houston Rockets? - What do the Portland Trail Blazers have left to play for? How about the Memphis Grizzlies? Is Kawhi Leonard a robot, or just another alien cyborg? And finally: Does Kevin Durant's injury matter to the Golden State Warriors at all? - The Hardwood Knocks dudebros run through the progress of every first-round NBA playoff series, and what it means for the futures of all involved. Tune in now, or run the risk of suffering from incurable F.O.M.O. later. - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio (the illustrious host of HWK). And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale) and the show (@HardwoodKnocks) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Apr 21, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/21/17 -- ESPN’s John Ireland thinks Magic Johnson will ‘shuffle the deck’ this summer / Media
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/21/17 -- ESPN’s John Ireland thinks Magic Johnson will ‘shuffle the deck’ this summer / Media exit interviews continue on Locked on Lakers, this time with ESPN and Spectrum SportsNet’s John Ireland, who joined for what is now his third show. - Before he joined, we intro’d the show by covering some of the day’s topics, starting with Magic Johnson being so adamant about the Lakers’ conditioning. It also turns out I don’t know nearly enough about my wife’s education. - Then, we’d be remiss not to mention the vitriol resulting from a column I wrote about the Lakers and Carmelo Anthony. Harrison gives his take on the potential trade as well. - After the break, John joins to talk about how he feels about the season looking back, how surprised he was at Mitch Kupchak’s departure and how he thinks the off-season will shake out. - He’s of the mind that this will be a very busy summer for the Lakers, and gives his thinking on why. - To finish the show, John tells an absolutely incredible Mychal Thompson and Chick Hearn story. You won’t want to miss that. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Apr 18, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/19/17 -- Should the Lakers trade for Carmelo Anthony? / First, Anthony and Harrison summarize D’Angelo
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/19/17 -- Should the Lakers trade for Carmelo Anthony? / First, Anthony and Harrison summarize D’Angelo Russell’s exit interview and a theme that ran consistently throughout the bulk of those pressers. - Then, after a fun live read, Anthony is joined by Jared Dubin of Locked on Knicks to negotiate a Carmelo Anthony trade to the Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Apr 17, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/17/17 -- Chris McGee on the Lakers’ offseason and if any player is untouchable / Chris
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/17/17 -- Chris McGee on the Lakers’ offseason and if any player is untouchable / Chris McGee of Spectrum SportsNet joined to talk about this past season, look ahead to what he’d like to see this summer, detail what kind of deals the Los Angeles Lakers should be looking to make and give his best James Worthy story. - And that was just half the podcast. - We return from vacation in a big way this Monday afternoon, as the Lakers refuse to be boring. First, Mark Medina reported the front office doesn’t see any of the Lakers as untouchable so Harrison and I reacted to that, which spilled past the break and into the second segment. - I wore a tinfoil hat and talked myself into Carmelo Anthony being a Laker as soon as this summer. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Apr 14, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/14/17 -- Will Rob Pelinka actually acquire star free agents? / Exit interviews officially signaled the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/14/17 -- Will Rob Pelinka actually acquire star free agents? / Exit interviews officially signaled the end of the Los Angeles Lakers season Thursday afternoon. Much of what is to be expected to be said made it’s way into the various microphones, but there was still plenty to talk about. - Rob Pelinka’s time on the mic was always going to be an adventure, and it live up to that expectation. He didn’t mention Michelangelo this time, but he did say something about the current the Lakers are on and how it will help them recruit star players. - We debate whether it’s was fair to go there quite yet, but for very different reasons. - Then, we covered the effusive praise for both Luke Walton and Brandon Ingram and, conversely, the relative absence of kind words for D’Angelo Russell. - Finally, Timofey Mozgov and Ivica Zubac semi-intentionally threw a couple jabs at each other regarding their playing time. Fun stuff. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 minutes
Apr 13, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/13/17 -- Which Laker is most or least likely to be traded this offseason? / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/13/17 -- Which Laker is most or least likely to be traded this offseason? / The 2016-’17 Los Angeles Lakers season is over. It’s finally over. - It ended on a blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors that left very little to actually talk about afterward, but we certainly tried to find something. - First, I took to Facebook to answer as many questions as I could. We spoke about the lottery implications of how this season turned out. The Lakers will go to the lottery with a slightly higher probability of losing their pick than keeping it, which won’t be good for the ol’ stress levels in just over a month. - Then, the questions turned to the players currently on the roster. The Lakers have quite a few guys who’ve shown flashes, but they do have to ask themselves who can extend those flashes into legitimate NBA talent. - The second half of the show, Harrison and I had a little bit of fun and held our own exit interviews. Thanks for tuning in all season! Onward and upward! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 minutes
Apr 12, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/11/17 -- Should Metta World Peace retire after his incredible night? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/11/17 -- Should Metta World Peace retire after his incredible night? / The Los Angeles Lakers entered Tuesday night with an excruciatingly tenuous hold on the chance of maybe tying the Phoenix Suns for the NBA’s second-worst record. Both teams’ games started at the same time. - Those chances went out the window rather quickly. - An hour and some change later, no one cared. Not even a little bit. - Metta World Peace played what will probably (read: hopefully) be his last game at Staples Center in a Laker (read: NBA) uniform. This isn’t meant negatively, more that it’s hard to think of any more incredible scenario than we saw last night. - I would’ve been remiss to not bring up the implications of last night’s outcomes. The Lakers are now firmly positioned in the third spot of the lottery with a 46.9 percent chance of keeping their pick. - On one hand, it’s a bummer to increase the probability of losing the lottery pick we trudged through this season for. On the other, there could be a sense of freedom that comes with getting to watch a game and not care about the tanking results. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 minutes
Apr 11, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/11/17 -- Should fans want wins in the last two games? / The end is so
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/11/17 -- Should fans want wins in the last two games? / The end is so close. So, so close. The Los Angeles Lakers finish their season on a back-to-back against the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors and the finish line is within reach. Finally. - We start the show by discussing what these last couple games represent in terms of the Lakers’ lottery hopes and whether we think Lakers fans should be rooting for wins. If the Suns somehow beat the Kings Tuesday night, Wednesday evening becomes just a little more interesting. - Then, to follow up that conversation, we drafted dodgeball teams from the Lakers roster. This stemmed from a direction Luke Walton took the final practice that the prior coach would never have gone with if his very life depended on it. - Oh, and Kobe Bryant in dodgeball is legitimately hilarious (and terrifying). - Finally, we wrap this show with Harrison’s final hot take of the regular season. He is anti-rest. Very anti-rest. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 minutes
Apr 10, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/10/17 -- The Lakers are trying to tank, it’s just not working / The Los Angeles
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/10/17 -- The Lakers are trying to tank, it’s just not working / The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on a crazy buzzer-beater from D’Angelo Russell Sunday, somehow their fourth win in a row and fifth in in their last ten games. The win streak has come at the worst possible time for the Lakers’ lottery odds, which would appear to be getting slimmer by the day. - A lot of fans are upset that the team might be hurting their chance to get a top pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, so hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin talked about why the team’s current situation is okay on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. Other topics included why Russell’s game-winner was so special, whether the Lakers or Timberwolves have a better young core and Anthony’s latest trip to Las Vegas. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 minutes
Apr 6, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/7/17 -- Why Lonzo Ball saying he wants to be a Laker is different than
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/7/17 -- Why Lonzo Ball saying he wants to be a Laker is different than past draftees / Here we were, enjoying a nice Thursday afternoon having just recorded a perfectly fine show and getting ready to head into the weekend, then... The Los Angeles Lakers (though through no fault of their own) had different plans for the podcast. - Lonzo Ball appeared on SportsNation earlier today and was asked about his preference leading up to the draft. His response was just about the clearest statement an incoming prospect can give on where he’d like to wind up. - Before that, longtime Lakers assistant general manager Glen Carraro reportedly stepped down from his position, which in and of itself isn’t all that surprising. What’s interesting is what comes next from the front office. Both Harrison and I are hoping to see a little bit of creativity from an organization a little too willing to remain insular in its thinking. - Speaking of Harrison, he took a look at David Nwaba’s schedule for the next week or so. He’s going to pretty busy, and we discuss about whether that’s a good thing considering all the research that has been done on the wear and tear of an NBA game. - Lastly, as the season winds down, I gave Lakers fans something to watch for during award season. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
55 minutes
Apr 6, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/6/17 -- Are the Spurs good for the NBA? / So, the Los Angeles Lakers won
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/6/17 -- Are the Spurs good for the NBA? / So, the Los Angeles Lakers won a hard-fought game in San Antonio against the Spurs, which is usually plenty reason to celebrate, but it’s 2017 and winning isn’t always a good thing. - As the game itself featured a career night for Tyler Ennis, there really wasn’t much to discuss. Fortunately, I enjoy my Twitter mentions to remain a perpetual dumpster fire and dared question anything about the Spurs. - I simply asked if, in an entertainment industry, is it good for arguably the most consistently successful franchise to go out of its way to remain boring? This isn’t to say anything about their playing style, but about their off-court presence, or complete lack thereof. - It’s for good reason they remain boring, but I think it’s fair to wonder if the NBA would prefer they, you know, entertained the notion of entertaining. - To have this discussion, I brought on Matthew Tynan, who covers the Spurs and writes about the league as a whole for USA Today and RealGM. We originally had a back and forth on Twitter on the subject, and expanded on it in this show. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 minutes
Apr 5, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/5/17 -- Kawhi Leonard is smart to learn from Kobe Bryant / Kawhi Leonard is enjoying
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/5/17 -- Kawhi Leonard is smart to learn from Kobe Bryant / Kawhi Leonard is enjoying a season deserving of MVP praise. The San Antonio Spurs asked more of him than maybe some thought he was capable of, and he came through with flying colors. - So, finding out his shooting coaches told him to learn a thing or two from Kobe Bryant should not be a surprise to anyone. No success in the NBA can take place without Kobe’s good grace. Them’s the rules. - In all seriousness, I do find it interesting that for a guy so many line up to disparage for inefficiency or whatever else, an organization like the Spurs (who are lauded for basically being the anti-Kobe) would advise their guy learn from him. - This conversation evolved into a larger discussion on how we look back on Kobe, including a very interesting hypothetical that might even put him into the good graces of some of his most ardent criticizers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 minutes
Apr 4, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/4/17 -- Could Luol Deng miraculously get traded? / God bless the Orlando Magic. -
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/4/17 -- Could Luol Deng miraculously get traded? / God bless the Orlando Magic. - Heading into a Monday night in which the lone actual Lakers news was Jeanie Buss being voted into a lifetime position as controlling governor of the organization, suffice it so say Harrison and I were a little nervous about the amount of available content. - Then, the basketball gods parted the clouds and down through the skies fell Whiteboardgate (name pending). Long story short, it seems somehow someone is interested in potentially acquiring Luol Deng. - Yeah. It shocked us, too. - Then, we started talking about Jeanie Buss and the podcast went to a place we could not possibly have seen coming. Just another one of my analogies, and it very nearly killed Harrison. Pun slightly intended. - Finally, with the season winding down and tanking on everyone’s mind, we spent some time discussing whether it’s really that big a deal. I don’t think it is. Harrison disagrees. - This was a fun show. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 minutes
Apr 3, 2017
Co-MVP's and 8th Seeds... / Tim, Kevin and Justin start the show with a little April Fools Fun, then get
Co-MVP's and 8th Seeds... / Tim, Kevin and Justin start the show with a little April Fools Fun, then get serious talking about the outlook for the NBA Playoffs and who's going to be the 8th seed in the east: The Chicago Bulls / Miami Heat / Indiana Pacers, and who would the Celtics/Cavs rather play... Mind you the Bull have beaten the Cavs every game this year. Tim ask is this the Last season we will see PG13 on the pacers, and should the Lakers look to get him? They then switch over to the West and ask the same question, Who will make the 8th seed: Denver Nuggets or Portland Trailblazers... and will The Nurkic injury play a factor. Then Tim And Justing go head to head in arguing whether Westbrook is MVP, or James Harden is the MVP this year... Kevin asks why can't they be Co-MVPs. 16winsaring.comFollow the guys --> Justin, Kevin and Tim Follow the Show --> DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39 minutes
Apr 3, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/3/17 -- Did their win over the Grizzlies just cost the Lakers their lottery pick? /
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 4/3/17 -- Did their win over the Grizzlies just cost the Lakers their lottery pick? / Yet again, the Los Angeles Lakers put their fan base in the precarious position having to go through the identity crisis that typically accompanies rooting against their favorite team. - Beating a Memphis Grizzlies team even without Marc Gasol is a good win for the Lakers, especially as once again, the success came on the backs of their young core, but did it cost them the chance to add to that same young core? - D’Angelo Russell played one of his better games of the year and had some interesting comments after the game, so we discuss that plus how important public relations is if he wants to continue to work towards being the face of the franchise. - As I was out for most of the weekend, Harrison caught me up on everything I might’ve missed, including a pretty asinine take on this year’s rookie class. Turns out not playing in one’s rookie season is actually better for the narrative sounding them than making it through the season fully intact. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 1, 2017
#49 - Postmortems for Western Conference lottery teams / Is Tony Parker playable against the Golden State Warriors in a
#49 - Postmortems for Western Conference lottery teams / Is Tony Parker playable against the Golden State Warriors in a hypothetical playoff matchup? Is it officially time to sound the alarm about the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers? If the Los Angeles Lakers draft Lonzo Ball, how would he fit next to D'Angelo Russell? Should the Phoenix Suns trade Eric Bledsoe this offseason and build around Devin Booker? Is it fair to call Andrew Wiggins a draft bust? Should the Dallas Mavericks go all-in on one final playoff push for Dirk Nowitzki in 2017-18? Are the Sacramento Kings screwed as long as they have Vivek Ranadive as their owner?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) touch upon all of these topics and more.Follow us on Twitter at @TheNBAPod
33 minutes
Mar 31, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/31/17 -- Seven things we want to see in the Lakers’ final seven games / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/31/17 -- Seven things we want to see in the Lakers’ final seven games / The Los Angeles Lakers have seven games remaining in their lost season, but the opportunity they have to try new things and evaluate their players shouldn’t be wasted. - Bu what should the team be looking for, and what should they experiment with? With those questions in mind, host Harrison Faigen and guest Gary Kester of Silver Screen and Roll riffed back and forth to find the seven things they want to see from Los Angeles as they trudge towards the finish line. The two discussed that, as well as some things they want to see less of, on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 minutes
Mar 29, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/30/17 -- What should the Lakers do if they lose their pick? / The Los Angeles
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/30/17 -- What should the Lakers do if they lose their pick? / The Los Angeles Lakers currently have the second-worst record in the NBA, but if the team’s first-round draft pick falls outside of the top-three, the team will have to send it to the Philadelphia 76ers. - What will the Lakers’ response be should that darkest timeline come to pass, and just how long will the team continue to tank to improve its draft odds? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin hopped on Facebook Live (this time with microphones for improved audio quality) to discuss those questions at length while answering other queries from listeners in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 minutes
Mar 29, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/29/17 -- D’Angelo Russell impresses, plus talking tanking and Buss family drama / The last couple
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/29/17 -- D’Angelo Russell impresses, plus talking tanking and Buss family drama / The last couple episodes have looked at the Los Angeles Lakers in a broader sense, taking into account the goings on across the National Basketball Association. So, with Harrison coming back, there was plenty to catch up on. - First and foremost, the Lakers played an entertaining game Tuesday night against John Wall and the Washington Wizards (while the Phoenix Suns fielded another famous Washington team). - D’Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson and most of anyone most fans care about played well enough to win and Tyler Ennis played enough to ensure the Lakers would maintain their position just above the Suns in the tank rankings. - I spent most of the last two shows on a pretty simple message: Enjoy wins on the backs of the young core whenever you can, tanking be damned. That does kind of ignore how vital draft positioning is. Harrison and I discuss just that, with lottery odds and everything. - Finally, we catch you up on all that’s gone on with the Buss family, and there is a lot to talk about there. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 minutes
Mar 27, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/28/17 -- Why wins aren’t always a bad thing despite tanking / An odd thing happens
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/28/17 -- Why wins aren’t always a bad thing despite tanking / An odd thing happens anytime the Los Angeles Lakers win. Well it isn’t odd, so much as it is annoying, but still. Fans lose their minds when the Lakers fail to lose. - Last Friday night, the Lakers played the Minnesota Timberwolves in a fun OT game that should have been enjoyable in a vacuum. And yet... It wasn’t. - Here’s my stance on a game like that night: Fun games are fun. The Lakers are playing the right guys and if they happen to win in a fun game, yeah. A fun game should be fun. - To talk about that game and the cores involved, I brought Patrick Fenelon on the show as Harrison continues his hiatus. - We spent some time looking at the seasons both teams have had, their shared history and look ahead to what might be in store. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Mar 27, 2017
Pure #NBA Banter / Tim and Justin take on many NBA topics, Jokim Noah being Suspended and Devin Bookers 70 point
Pure #NBA Banter / Tim and Justin take on many NBA topics, Jokim Noah being Suspended and Devin Bookers 70 point performance... along with your own submitted questions on our Social Media Pages...These Questions include: 1. If you’re the Pacers, do you reach out to the Lakers during the draft to trade Paul George for their lottery pick?2. If you’re the Lakers, do you do the deal... are the Lakers (Clarkson and Russell ) the PGs of the Future??3. Which team in the east will win a ring first - The Sixers or the Magic? - How would you approach the Embiid Situation?4. What is going on with the Detroit Pistons?5. Who has been the most surprising this year?6. Are the Timberwolves better without LaVine?Follow The Show -> 16winsaring.com DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Follow the guys --> Justin, Kevin and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 minutes
Mar 27, 2017
Fastbreak Breakfast "What lies ahead for the Lakers?" / SPECIAL "What lies ahead for the Lakers?" Darius Soriano of ForumBlueandGold.com
Fastbreak Breakfast "What lies ahead for the Lakers?" / SPECIAL "What lies ahead for the Lakers?" Darius Soriano of ForumBlueandGold.com stops by to discuss the silver linings of an otherwise dreary Los Angeles Lakers season.Long-time listener? Consider supporting the show at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast Episode 143 (S3 Special)
59 minutes
Mar 27, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/27/17 -- Will the ‘championship or bust’ mentality ever go away? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/27/17 -- Will the ‘championship or bust’ mentality ever go away? / The Los Angeles Lakers spent their Sunday evening getting their tails whupped by the Portland Trail Blazers so talking about the game itself wasn’t really an option. To be completely honest, we basically forgot that game happened and have moved on the final nine games. - So, with that in mind, the more interesting conversation — especially if we’re having it with a Blazers fan — is where this current “championship or bust” mentality came from and whether it can go away. - I spoke to Dan Marang of Blazers Edge about that middle ground. For a long time now, that’s been considered the NBA’s purgatory, but after so many losing seasons in a row, I can’t help be feel a little curious about what rooting for a decent team might feel like. - The conversation wanders, but the crux of it comes back to enjoying those small moments whenever you can, especially in seasons like the one the Lakers are putting us through right now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Mar 25, 2017
66 - Officially Official Predictions for the 2017 NBA Playoff Race / The NBA Playoffs are coming! The NBA Playoffs
66 - Officially Official Predictions for the 2017 NBA Playoff Race / The NBA Playoffs are coming! The NBA Playoffs are coming! - Did we mention the NBA Playoffs are coming?!?!? - In advance of the 2017 postseason, Andy and Dan make predictions for every postseason seed. Every. Single. One. - Will the Boston Celtics overtake the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the Eastern Conference? Can the San Antonio Spurs do the same to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference? Will the Utah Jazz hold off the Los Angeles Clippers? Are the Denver Nuggets going to stave off the Portland Trail Blazers for eighth place in the West? - And what about the East's bottom-four playoff seeds? Are the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons done? Can the Milwaukee Bucks catch the Atlanta Hawks? Are the Indiana Pacers better or worse than they seem? Are the Miami Heat the best team in NBA history? Plus, Andy makes a crazy prediction, because he is crazy and likes to make predictions! We might have even slipped in some free-agency talk (wink, wink). - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio (the illustrious host of HWK). And as 50 Cent's biopic suggested: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 minutes
Mar 23, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/24/17 -- How would Shaq have fared in the modern NBA? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/24/17 -- How would Shaq have fared in the modern NBA? / The Los Angeles Lakers will give Shaquille O’Neal a well-deserved statue at Staples Center Friday, and with little actual news around the team to discuss, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin decided to spend half an hour talking about the Big Aristotle. - What were their favorite Shaq memories and their first impressions of Shaq? How would he have fared in the modern NBA, and what should his lasting legacy be now that he’s immortalized in bronze? Harrison and Anthony discussed all that and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Mar 23, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/23/17 -- What is Jordan Clarkson’s ceiling? / A few weeks back, we discussed D’Angelo Russell
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/23/17 -- What is Jordan Clarkson’s ceiling? / A few weeks back, we discussed D’Angelo Russell as in-depth as just about anyone has to this point. Jordan Clarkson has become about as polarizing as anyone on the Los Angeles Lakers, so we decided to give him similar treatment. - Greatness ensued. Or something. - To start the show, we thought it was important to provide context based on where he’s come from. We’ve all heard about Clarkson’s underdog story having turned out really well (to the tune of $50 million), but there’s a lot more to discuss there. - Then, we covered what his best case scenarios would be, whether on the Lakers or with another team. - Is Clarkson destined to be a good-stats-bad-team type player? Could he be the sixth-man off the bench for a playoff contender? How much more could he improve given the fact he’s already 24 years old? - If his destiny isn’t with the Lakers, what should the Lakers look to do with him? There’s a ton to discuss, and we got to just about all of it. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 minutes
Mar 22, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/22/17 -- Ranking the Lakers’ young core after their loss to the Clippers / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/22/17 -- Ranking the Lakers’ young core after their loss to the Clippers / The Los Angeles Lakers were thoroughly destroyed by the L.A. Clippers in a 133-109 loss that was even less close than the score would indicate, leaving our podcast with very little on the court action to look at in the latest episode. - So after wrapping up what little game action of consequence they had to discuss, host Harrison Faigen and guest co-host Bryant Freese took questions from listeners, including which Lakers’ young player is most promising and who D’Angelo Russell should attempt to work out with. All that and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 minutes
Mar 21, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/21/17 -- How should the Lakers use their final roster spot? / Turns out, when Magic
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/21/17 -- How should the Lakers use their final roster spot? / Turns out, when Magic Johnson said the Los Angeles Lakers would not leak anything to the media, he meant they wouldn’t announce anything, either. - David Nwaba’s second 10-day contract ended Monday and most figured an announcement would come at some point but alas, here we are. So in terms of coverage of the move on the podcast, Harrison and I had to improvise. - Should the Lakers keep Nwaba and the roster of the roster intact, or should they cut someone and churn their last roster spot open to keep flexibility over the final 12 games? - Then, because the Lakers announced that Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson took a trip across the country to learn about the new CBA, we had a chat about what that conversation might sound like. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 minutes
Mar 20, 2017
Are #NBA Teams Tanking Or Do They Just Suck? / Kevin and Justin talk about D-Wade going down for the
Are #NBA Teams Tanking Or Do They Just Suck? / Kevin and Justin talk about D-Wade going down for the season and if he will stay with the Bulls Next season... they also chat about the losing trend in the NBA AKA teams that are "tanking," (Nets, Suns, Lakers, 76ers, Magic, Bulls, Mavs) and ask are they all tanking or are some just actually bad team? What will the Celtics do with the Nets pink in the point Guard Heavy Draft, Whats Elfried Payton Future with the Magic, What will the Lakers do with their Pick... Is Clarkson going to a different team, and Lastly, Are the Suns/Lakers/Nets "tank" worse than the 76ers because their players are not hurt? 16WinsARing.comFollow the Show --> DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Follow the guys --> Justin, Kevin and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
40 minutes
Mar 20, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/20/17 -- Why did it take so long for D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson to start
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/20/17 -- Why did it take so long for D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson to start together? / The Los Angeles Lakers may have lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday, but the story of the game (and the weekend) was undoubtedly the superlative play of D’Angelo Russell. The Lakers young guard made his triumphant 40-point return to the team’s starting lineup alongside Jordan Clarkson, and it left hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin with just one question: Why did it take so long? - But first, Harrison and Anthony discussed the Lakers-Bucks fight, Draymond Green’s comments on Russell, as well as Harrison’s latest hot take. Then, the two talked about how Russell and Clarkson should be used and much more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Mar 20, 2017
Reddit Mailbag Part 1 (03.20.17) and News / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - A full rundown
Reddit Mailbag Part 1 (03.20.17) and News / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - A full rundown of the league's news, including the latest in the Lakers ownership saga, tanking shut downs, and injuries. Then, part 1 of a Reddit mailbag. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).
1½ hours
Mar 19, 2017
#47 - Can the Suns out-tank the Lakers? / Has Dwyane Wade already played his final game with the Chicago
#47 - Can the Suns out-tank the Lakers? / Has Dwyane Wade already played his final game with the Chicago Bulls? Do the Phoenix Suns have any chance of out-tanking the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch? Are the Sacramento Kings less screwed post-Boogie trade than we thought? Which NBA prospects should we be watching during the NCAA tournament? Should the NBA intervene to prevent teams from resting players during marquee regular-season games? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of these topics and more.
31 minutes
Mar 17, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/17/17 -- Why are things going so wrong for the Lakers? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/17/17 -- Why are things going so wrong for the Lakers? / The Los Angeles Lakers have been a bad team for a while, but only recently have seemed to totally collapse into a miserable one. What exactly has went wrong? - To try and find answers, host Harrison Faigen was joined by Gary Kester (the Picasso of Lakers Twitter/Silver Screen and Roll writer) to attempt to figure out what exactly has gone wrong with the purple and gold. Later in the show, the two also discussed whether or not Kobe Bryant has the power to delete other people’s Twitter accounts and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Mar 16, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/16/17 -- Is it time to worry about Luke Walton and D’Angelo Russell’s relationship? / How
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/16/17 -- Is it time to worry about Luke Walton and D’Angelo Russell’s relationship? / How long ago do those few great games from D’Angelo Russell feel? - Somehow, he’s gone from reminding everyone why the Los Angeles Lakers took him second overall (even over Kristaps Porzingis) to randomly in head coach Luke Walton’s doghouse with zero logical explanation. - Sure, Walton has presented his side of the story, but things don’t seem to add up. - The move has led to ripple effects across the roster, including for Jordan Clarkson, whom the move was intended to showcase. - The team looks despondent, they’ve been blown out in embarrassing fashion twice and an already depressing season has found yet another new low. - So with Harrison out, who better to talk to than Ben Rosales, who’s been stuck indoors for the last two days because of the snowstorm from hell? - We talk about the Russell situation and a great piece he and Jerry Khachoyan put together regarding draft prospects Lakers fans should be watching in the tournament. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Mar 15, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/14/17 -- What do the Lakers and Sixers have in common? / Earlier in the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/14/17 -- What do the Lakers and Sixers have in common? / Earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Lakers lost a close one to the Philadelphia 76ers. Yes, the term “lost” might be being used loosely here, but still. In a game featuring a couple young cores, the D’Angelo Russell & Co. came up short against some kid named TJ McConnell. - Before the game, an old tweet of mine was pulled up in which I dared question “The Process”. Duhn duhnnn duuuuuuhnnn... - Thing is: That strategy of rebuilding is thoroughly fascinating and in complete honesty, we should all be pulling for Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and all young players forced into losing situations because losing is rewarded in the NBA. - As frustrating as the Lakers’ rebuild has been, compared to the Sixers and at the very least, Russell, Brandon Ingram, etc. have been on the court more often than not. - In order to talk this through, I brought Ben Epstein (Limited Upside, Vox Media) on the show to compare the two situations. The conversation was great. - Before that conversation, I update everyone on the goings on around the Lakers. Timofey Mozgov has been shut down. Luol Deng is probably sure to follow. D’Angelo Russell didn’t start. And there’s a central theme to how all that was handled. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Mar 14, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/13/17 -- Why was D'Angelo Russell benched? / Unless you've been living under a rock for
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/13/17 -- Why was D'Angelo Russell benched? / Unless you've been living under a rock for the last day or so, you probably have heard about Luke Walton starting Jordan Clarkson instead of D'Angelo Russell in last night's blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. - - We bring Adam Mares (Locked on Nuggets, Denver Stiffs, Vice, Nylon Calculus) on to talk about what he saw from the arena in that loss, and it wasn't pretty. - - Also covered: Zubac, Ingram, Clarkson/Mudiay and developmental situations. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Mar 10, 2017
#46 - How are the major trade-deadline splashes faring? / How are the biggest players moved at the trade deadline
#46 - How are the major trade-deadline splashes faring? / How are the biggest players moved at the trade deadline faring on their new squads? Which teams are going to win the No. 8 seed in their respective conferences? Is it too early to panic about Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Brandon Ingram? Where does Dirk Nowitzki rank among the all-time great power forwards in his generation? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) touch upon all of these topics and more.
45 minutes
Mar 10, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/10/17 -- Discussing the Suns win, then the fun D-Fenders season with Josh Magette / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/10/17 -- Discussing the Suns win, then the fun D-Fenders season with Josh Magette / The Los Angeles Lakers won their first game in basically a month. On its face, most fans would (and should) enjoy watching the young core play well enough to win on the road against another up-and-coming Phones Suns team. And yet, those lottery implications fly in the face of any enjoyment many have watching Brandon Ingram end Alex Len. - To start the show, Harrison and I react to the win, starting with what it might do to the tank. Then, once that discussion ran its course, we spoke about the aspects of the actual game that impressed us most. - Then, earlier in the day, Harrison and I sat down with Josh Magette of the Los Angeles D-Fenders (22 minutes in to the show) to catch up on everything since our last conversation. As always, Josh gave plenty of insight, including why he wasn’t all that shocked when David Nwaba was called up. - Oh, and he got to witness my Eurostumble. Enjoy that audio. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Mar 9, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/9/17 -- Looking back on the Buss family dynamic and ahead to the rest
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/9/17 -- Looking back on the Buss family dynamic and ahead to the rest of the season with Darius Soriano of Forum Blue and Gold / The Los Angeles Lakers remain the most relevant second-worst team in the history of the National Basketball Association because of course they would. - With Harrison (DNP-CD) out, I enlisted Darius Soriano of Forum Blue & Gold to talk about all the goings on surrounding our Lakers. The Buss siblings continue to air dirty laundry publicly, so that gave plenty of talking points. - How big a mistake has it been for Jim Buss to sit idly by while Jeanie Buss remains so well-connected in the media? Short answer: It hurt greatly. - At the end of the day, though, the Lakers need to move forward. So Darius and I spoke about some of the issues they’ve dealt with, but with an eye on the future. The moves have been made. It’s time to see what they might produce. - From there, the conversation shifted to the current Lakers and what we’ve seen from D’Angelo Russell in his newly-expanded role. What’s made him more successful of late? - We wrap with a brief conversation about Jordan Clarkson and whether the Lakers might’ve squandered an otherwise exciting prospect. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 minutes
Mar 8, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/8/17 -- Reacting to the Rob Pelinka hire becoming official / The Los Angeles Lakers lost
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/8/17 -- Reacting to the Rob Pelinka hire becoming official / The Los Angeles Lakers lost again. Even less surprising, somehow, was who they lost to: The Dallas Mavericks, whom they turn into some combination of the Harlem Globetrotters and Golden State Warriors. - So, instead of jumping right into analysis of a game we frankly already forgot about, Harrison and I introduced Rob Pelinka to Mitch Kupchak. It’s crazy how much Pelinka sounds like a mainstay of both “The West Wing” and “Parks and Recreation”. - We did wonder about the dynamic between the Lakers and the media — especially when it comes to leaks about moves before they happened. It really isn’t that hard to foresee leaks increasing greatly given the connections Magic Johnson and Pelinka have. - From there, we jumped into whatever it might be about the Mavericks that gives the Lakers such fits. BREAKING: The Lakers aren’t a good team. - Julius Randle messed around and got a triple double, so at least there was that. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 minutes
Mar 7, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/7/17 -- What would it take to win the final 19 games? / So we finally
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/7/17 -- What would it take to win the final 19 games? / So we finally got to enjoy something close to a slow news day for the Los Angeles Lakers, but that does leave a pretty gaping hole in stuff to talk about. - Combine that with the downer that was yesterday’s show and we figured we’d liven the mood with what kinds of crazy hypotheticals it would take to for the Lakers to win their remaining 19 games. - For this exercise, Harrison and I are going to pretend the top-three pick isn’t still on the line, giving us the freedom to see how these games could play out if life was still as simple and innocent as it once was, back before tanking was something Lakers fans could laugh at other fan bases for. - Once we got through those games, we touched on some actual updates about a couple guys being dinged up as the team heads to Dallas to take on the Mavericks, who have completely owned the Lakers for some weird reason this year. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Mar 6, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/6/17 -- Is the Lakers organization making enough progress? / The Los Angeles Lakers are coming
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/6/17 -- Is the Lakers organization making enough progress? / The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of probably one of the ugliest weekends in the franchise’s history — both on and off the court. - First, the weekend was kicked off on Friday evening by a shellacking at the hands of the Boston Celtics, followed by the usual quotes about competition. The game was so ugly, it led me to question whether the kids are making enough progress to still feel confident in the rebuild. Harrison and I discuss. - Then, we saw reports of turmoil at the very top of the organization as Jim and Johnny Buss attempted maybe the most hilariously-poorly-organized coup in the history of coups. The effort was so bad, I got to make another of my analogies, featuring an old western shootout. - The weekend concluded in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans that was obviously closer than the Boston game, but wasn’t the kind of night you’ll be telling grandchildren about. Again, we wonder whether the organization is going in the right direction. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Mar 3, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/3/17 -- Larry Nance, Jr. talks about dunking on Ivica Zubac and we preview the Celtics
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/3/17 -- Larry Nance, Jr. talks about dunking on Ivica Zubac and we preview the Celtics / Fun show today, and it’s pretty rare we feel comfortable over-selling something like this. Larry Nance, Jr. stopped by at the top of the show to talk about his favorite subject: Dunking on Ivica Zubac. - With friends like these, who needs enemies? - He sat down with Harrison to talk about that, losing to children in knockout, how his life has changed since becoming a Laker (kids look up to him) and his expectations for the rest of the season. - Then, I spoke with Jay King of MassLive.com and “Locked on Celtics” about where the Lakers-Celtics rivalry currently stands. Boston is obviously a better team right now, but they have a couple serious questions to answer of their own. - Danny Ainge chose to pass on acquiring Jimmy Butler or Paul George in part due to how good that LeBron James guy is, and I was able to look back in Lakers history to find a similar train of thought the Lakers went with back when that Michael Jordan guy was doing his thing. - We compared young cores, spoke about building around Al Horford and Isaiah Thomas and whether the Lakers can match a deal with the Pacers for Paul George. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Mar 2, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/2/17 -- Negotiating a deal for Paul George with the Pacers / With an off day
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/2/17 -- Negotiating a deal for Paul George with the Pacers / With an off day before the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Boston Celtics and all the personnel moves having already taken place since the trade deadline, the news was fairly scarce. So what better time than this to sit down and negotiate a deal with a surrogate from the Indiana Pacers and hopefully bring Paul George back home? - - Harrison could not make it, but fortunately Ben Gibson, Editor in Chief for 8points9seconds.com was able to stop by to put this show together. His and my task: figure out a deal that makes sense for both sides. - - As we tried to get that done, we spoke about similarities between George’s situation and that of Kobe Bryant, back when he actually demanded a trade. George’s favorite basketball player growing up was Kobe, so what better way to honor him than leverage potentially leaving into a better situation in which to win basketball game! - - I kid. I kid. - - This was a fun show and we were actually able to come to a deal, with the disclaimer being that the Pacers probably wouldn’t only trade their superstar so long as they thought they would lose him in free agency. - - Take a listen and let us know what you think of the trade. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 minutes
Mar 1, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/1/17 -- Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram Carry Lakers Despite Loss / The kids are
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 3/1/17 -- Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram Carry Lakers Despite Loss / The kids are alright. Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell dominated the game statistically against the Charlotte Hornets and will get their due credit, but Brandon Ingram deserves praise, too. Anthony and Harrison explain why. - - Then they discuss what Lou Williams' departure has done to the rest of the team. Jordan Clarkson was pretty honest on this matter. - - We had some technical issues, so pardon the lack of the intro and outro. We're back at it again tomorrow. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37 minutes
Feb 28, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/28/17 -- The latest Paul George rumors and what the Lakers should expect from David Nwaba
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/28/17 -- The latest Paul George rumors and what the Lakers should expect from David Nwaba / There is never an off day for the Los Angeles Lakers, even when the team isn’t playing. A busy Monday saw the team waive Jose Calderon and (reportedly) decide to call-up D-Fenders guard David Nwaba on a 10-day contract. - Before getting to that, however, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin addressed the latest rumor about Paul George and the Lakers. Then they discussed their favorite Calderon memories, Harrison gave his thoughts on Nwaba after covering him with the D-Fenders and finally dropped his latest hot take on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 minutes
Feb 27, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/27/17 -- Picking apart the Lakers’ loss to the Spurs / The Los Angeles Lakers’ loss
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/27/17 -- Picking apart the Lakers’ loss to the Spurs / The Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs featured plenty of eye-popping (and bad) numbers, from Julius Randle’s shooting percentage to the Lakers posting more turnovers than assists on a day the silver and black put on a ball movement clinic. - There were still a few small positives for anyone willing to squint though, and host Harrison Faigen was joined by Bryant Freese of Silver Screen and Roll to discuss Brandon Ingram’s new career-high, Jordan Clarkson’s new role, the greatness of Tyler Ennis, and much more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Feb 25, 2017
#44 - Recapping the 2017 NBA trade deadline / Is there any justification for the Philadelphia 76ers trading Nerlens Noel
#44 - Recapping the 2017 NBA trade deadline / Is there any justification for the Philadelphia 76ers trading Nerlens Noel to the Dallas Mavericks for 25 cents on the dollar? Can Cameron Payne justify his high price with the Chicago Bulls? Did the acquisitions of P.J. Tucker and Serge Ibaka make the Toronto Raptors the Eastern Conference's second-best team? Will Lou Williams help the Houston Rockets make it to the Western Conference Finals? Should the Boston Celtics have cashed in their trade assets? Will the Indiana Pacers regret not trading Paul George? And how will Magic Johnson fare as the Los Angeles Lakers' president? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of these topics and more.
43 minutes
Feb 24, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/23/17 -- Should Magic Johnson have tried harder to trade for Paul George? / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/23/17 -- Should Magic Johnson have tried harder to trade for Paul George? / The Los Angeles Lakers did not trade for Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Paul George before the NBA trade deadline, despite numerous whispers and reports of his interest in a homecoming. - Should the team have pushed harder, or put more assets on the table in an attempt to entice Indiana to make a deal? Or did the Lakers make the right decision in exercising patience with their young core, and possibly hoping to lure George in free agency, or deal for him this summer? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed all that and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Feb 23, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/23/17 -- Talking Magic Johnson and trade deadline reactions with Chris McGee / With the trade
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/23/17 -- Talking Magic Johnson and trade deadline reactions with Chris McGee / With the trade deadline behind us and Magic Johnson squarely at the helm of the Los Angeles Lakers, fans finally get a chance to catch their breath collectively. - So, what better time to bring on friend of the show Chris McGee (or Geeter, as we’re all legally supposed to call him because Magic said so) of Spectrum SportsNet for a second time around to talk about everything that’s been going on. - There is plenty to talk about. - First, we get how he found out about the Jim Buss, Mitch Kupchak and John Ireland firings — and how they affected the volleyball he was supposed to play with Luke Walton. - Then, we got his thoughts on the move and what it might mean for the Lakers moving forward. - Thursday was also trade deadline day, so we spoke to him about what trading Lou Williams means both for the team right now and what message it sends about the organization’s direction on the whole. - The conversation then veers towards Walton’s coaching style, expectations for the season moving forward, and we send Marcelo Huertas off in style. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Feb 23, 2017
Ep. 77: The Trade Deadline Extravaganza With Chris Ryan / The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Chris Ryan discuss the quiet
Ep. 77: The Trade Deadline Extravaganza With Chris Ryan / The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Chris Ryan discuss the quiet NBA trade deadline, the Raptors' acquisition of P.J. Tucker (8:00), the Lakers' activity level (14:00), Nerlens Noel's value (19:00), Lou Williams to the Rockets (28:00), the Celtics' assets (32:00), and the overall impact on the playoff race (38:00). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Feb 22, 2017
Gearing Up For The Second Half Of The #NBA Season (Round Table) / Kevin Rafuse gathers a "Round Table" Filled
Gearing Up For The Second Half Of The #NBA Season (Round Table) / Kevin Rafuse gathers a "Round Table" Filled with: Chris Axmann (@almightyballin), Sean Anderson (@MostValuablePod & @Schwarbo), Jason Mann (@JasonMannOhioan) And Bram Kincheloe (@bramkincheloe) to talk about the NBA news the Lakers hiring Magic Johnson, the Trade Deadline deals (Demarcus Cousins going to the Pelicans/ Lou Williams to the Rockets). They Ask if the Warriors have hit their stride, and what their weakness might be. They move over to the East and ask the same thing about the Cleveland Cavaliers, Do they still need a playmaker, How big of an issue is the Kevin Love injury? Lastly, They take a Poll, Who's got your vote for MVP Westbrook, James Harden, Lebron... Maybe Kawhi? 16winsaring.comFollow the Show ---> DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Follow the Drive and Dish Guys --> Kevin and TimLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
38 minutes
Feb 22, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/22/17 -- Reacting to the Magic Johnson hiring and Lou Williams trade / With Harrison catching
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/22/17 -- Reacting to the Magic Johnson hiring and Lou Williams trade / With Harrison catching a DNP-hoarse, I brought in Drew Garrison on today’s show, but whatever would we talk about? It was a perfectly quiet day for the Los Angeles Lakers, right? - I guess we could start with Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss being shown the door in one of the more surprising moves in years. - Or, if that wasn’t enough, the guy who will replace those two happens to have a statue out front of STAPLES Center. Oh, and the guy Magic Johnson has tabbed for Mitch’s old job happens to be Kobe Bryant’s old agent (and resident Rob Lowe lookalike) Rob Pelinka. - Then, because a front office coup isn’t dramatic enough, Magic waited all of a couple hours before he made his first trade: Sending Lou Williams to the Houston Rockets for Corey Brewer and their first round pick in this June’s draft. - Drew and I looked back on Jim and Mitch’s tenure, looked ahead to what this might mean both on and off the court and remind each other that without change, progress is impossible. Fun show today. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 minutes
Feb 21, 2017
Lakers blow it up, and DeMarcus Cousins trade talk / The tables are turned on USA TODAY’s Sam Amick. On
Lakers blow it up, and DeMarcus Cousins trade talk / The tables are turned on USA TODAY’s Sam Amick. On this episode, he is the one aswering the questions instead of asking. USA TODAY’s NBA Editor Kevin Spain comes in to talk to Sam about the Los Angeles Lakers front office shake up. They discuss how this went down, with Magic Johnson taking over as president of basketball operations and Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak being fired. Sam has interview Lakers owner and governor Jeanie Buss on several occasions and knew this kind of move was in the works. He discusses what went into the decision and who could possibly take over as general manager for Kupchak. Then the guys talk about the DeMarcus Cousins trade that sent him from Sacramento to New Orleans. Sam lives in NoCal and is very familiar with the Kings franchise and has some good insight as to what the team was thinking on this move. Later in the show, USA TODAY’s AJ Neuharth-Keusch talks to former NBA player Grant Hill about how the league is in the middle of a guard revolution and his disdain for players taking games off.
1 hour
Feb 21, 2017
The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski and Bobby Marks / Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical this week is Adrian Wojnarowski and
The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski and Bobby Marks / Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical this week is Adrian Wojnarowski and Bobby Marks. Woj and Bobby talk with Chris about the DeMarcus Cousins trade, the top trade rumors and the Lakers hiring Magic Johnson as President of Basketball Operations. It's all here on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
40 minutes
Feb 21, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/21/17 -- Which kinds of trades should the Lakers be looking to make? / It seems
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/21/17 -- Which kinds of trades should the Lakers be looking to make? / It seems like you can’t go a few hours without some new report about which Los Angeles Lakers might be on the move at this point and, with only a few days left before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the rumors are probably only just getting started. - So, with that to frame the conversation, Harrison and I spent a little while trying to figure out which kinds of the trades the Lakers should focus on. - There are three types: “seller” trades, where the Lakers hope to help a playoff team in the short term and get some kind of long-term asset in return, “salary shedding” deals, in which an undesirable contract is attached to an asset to open up some financial flexibility and “buyer” trades, where the Lakers turn in some of their young assets for a known entity. - Then, we react to the update that Magic Johnson and Jim Buss did not meet today, which is less than ideal. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44 minutes
Feb 20, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/20/17 -- Should the Lakers have traded for DeMarcus Cousins? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/20/17 -- Should the Lakers have traded for DeMarcus Cousins? / The Los Angeles Lakers have officially viewed the frothy waters of the trade deadline, dipped their toes in a little bit, and said “thanks, but no thanks.” - Reports surfaced Sunday night that the Lakers had reportedly engaged the Sacramento Kings in trade discussions involving perennially disgruntled big man DeMarcus Cousins, and passed on a potential deal for him when the Kings asked for rookie win Brandon Ingram as part of the package. - Should the Lakers have made a move for Cousins before he was dealt to the Pelicans? Should Ingram really be untouchable? Host Harrison Faigen was joined by Gary Kester of Silver Screen and Roll to discuss all that, as well as the latest Lou Williams speculation and the shape of the earth on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 minutes
Feb 17, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/17/17 -- Will Nick Young have the greatest three-point contest performance ever? / With Kobe Bryant
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/17/17 -- Will Nick Young have the greatest three-point contest performance ever? / With Kobe Bryant retired, the Los Angeles Lakers don’t have a participant in the actual All-Star game this weekend, but there are still a few members of the purple and gold involved in the festivities. Nick Young will be in the three-point contest, while D’Angelo Russell and Brandon Ingram will suit up for the Rising Stars game. - Host Harrison Faigen and guest Bryant Freese discussed what they’re most excited about for All-Star Weekend (hint, it’s the endless possibilities of what could happen with Young in the three-point contest). - Before they got to that, Harrison and Bryant also discussed Anthony Davis shooting down those rumors about he and Russell Westbrook planning to team up in Los Angeles on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 minutes
Feb 16, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/16/17 -- Has the Magic Johnson hire been a failure so far? / The Los Angeles
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/16/17 -- Has the Magic Johnson hire been a failure so far? / The Los Angeles Lakers essentially didn’t show up for their last game before the NBA All-Star break, but even their blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns has been less of a botched debacle so far than Magic Johnson’s publicity tour since re-joining the Lakers as an advisor to Jeanie Buss. - After talking about the game and D’Angelo Russell’s minutes for a bit, Harrison and Anthony discussed what they think the problems have been with Johnson’s mixed messages and the timing of his whole whirlwind of media appearances on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 minutes
Feb 14, 2017
Isaiah Thomas on life on and off the court / Sam Amick chats with Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas. They
Isaiah Thomas on life on and off the court / Sam Amick chats with Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas. They talk about Isaiah’s work with the Boy’s and Girl’s Club in Tacoma, Wash. He donated a basketball court and talked to kids about his story, how as a boy growing up he had to fight battles and what he had to overcome to become a professional athlete. They talk about Isaiah’s time in Sacramento and how it all ended there. They also talk about his journey to Boston and how he’s in a perfect situation for him now. Isaiah talks about his relationship with Celtics coach Brad Stevens. They talk about Isaiah’s parents, and how they instilled into him his work ethic. They talk about how Isaiah grew up a Lakers fan and he thought he was going to be drafted by them when he came out of college. They talk about the upcoming All Star weekend and his thoughts on not being a starter.
38 minutes
Feb 13, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/14/17 -- Could the Lakers actually recruit Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook? / Superstar team-ups are
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/14/17 -- Could the Lakers actually recruit Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook? / Superstar team-ups are going to be harder to manage than ever under the NBA’s newest Collective Bargaining Agreement, but reality didn’t get in the way of a Monday report that Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook could be eyeing the formation of a new dynamic duo on the Los Angeles Lakers in a few years. - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin decided to discuss the rumors, as well as what the next ridiculous Lakers free agency rumor might be, on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. Later in the show, the two broke down the conflicting comments from new Lakers advisor Magic Johnson, as well as whether the Lakers might actually sign Larry Sanders. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 minutes
Feb 13, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/12/17 -- Should the Lakers make any trades? / With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, there
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/12/17 -- Should the Lakers make any trades? / With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, there is only one question on everyone’s minds: will the Los Angeles Lakers make a move, or stand pat as they run out the clock on another lottery-bound season? - Host Harrison Faigen was joined by Silver Screen and Roll’s own Bryant Freese to talk primarily about Lou Williams’ trade value and role with the Lakers, and whether or not the team should (or even could) move him. The two also discussed whether or not there are any other players that should be on the block and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Feb 12, 2017
Brace Yourself, The Trade Deadline Is Coming... / The Guys are back to talk about some trades that could possibly happen
Brace Yourself, The Trade Deadline Is Coming... / The Guys are back to talk about some trades that could possibly happen before the trade deadline, But first they start the show talking about the new NBA Social Media rules that stop teams from trash talking eachother, are you happy or sad about that? They then jump into the trade talks... Serge Ibaka, How much can the Orlando Magic get for him? Should the Toronto Raptors go all in and get him? Would Ibaka be a better fit with the Rockets or Miami Heat? Boogie Cousins, Are the Kings asking too much for him? Brook Lopez, will the Pelicans want him, OR would they rather get a young player like Jahlil Okafor? Will The Lakers move Lou Williams... and is it smart for the Charlotte Hornets to be interested in him? Lastly, We talk about possible fits for Jusuf Nurkic 16WinsARing.com Follow the Show --> DriveandDishPodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Follow the guys -> Justin (@JustinCOnTheAir) Tim (@RadioTimNBA) Kevin (@Rafusetolouse) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58 minutes
Feb 10, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/10/17 -- Darius Soriano on why we should give Magic Johnson a chance in his new
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/10/17 -- Darius Soriano on why we should give Magic Johnson a chance in his new role / Since the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Magic Johnson would return in an advisory role to the franchise he starred for as a player, reaction has been mixed (as the reaction to most things on the internet is). - But what will Johnson’s tenure really bring for the Lakers? To figure it out, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin were joined by Darius Soriano of Forum Blue and Gold to debate what they think could be the pros and cons of Johnson’s return (plus a little bit on D’Angelo Russell’s minutes) on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 minutes
Feb 9, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/9/16 -- Trying to understand the Buss family situation / Well, after demolishing the New York
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/9/16 -- Trying to understand the Buss family situation / Well, after demolishing the New York Knicks, the Los Angeles Lakers laid an absolute egg against the Detroit Pistons, losing 121-102. There wasn’t much to talk about the actual game, outside of D’Angelo Russell’s minutes, but we made do. - Russell followed a 20-minute effort with a 23-minute game, which had other fans and I wondering what might be going on between him and head coach Luke Walton. Harrison was out tonight, so I brought Ben Rosales (also of Silver Screen & Roll) on to cover this and a couple other subjects. - After discussing what might be going on with Russell, we spoke about what this trade deadline might look like now that Magic Johnson is in the fold. The Lakers should be sellers, but they haven’t done that historically and with Johnson now advising Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss, it’s pretty hard to figure out how they’ll handle the deadline. - Still, we tried. - Finally, as we got yet another report on the Buss family dynamic, Ben and I discussed what it might mean for the Lakers moving forward. For the first time really ever, it feels like the steady hand we’ve had at GM forever might not stick around. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 minutes
Feb 7, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/8/16 -- The Lakers should bring Jerry West back if they can / Rumors surfaced on
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/8/16 -- The Lakers should bring Jerry West back if they can / Rumors surfaced on Tuesday that former Los Angeles Lakers player and executive Jerry West might be interested in making a return to the franchise he’s most closely associated with after spending the last several years as a consultant with the Golden State Warriors. - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin were in unanimous agreement that the Lakers should bring back “the Logo,” but what type of role should/would he have? They discussed all that (plus D’Angelo Russell’s comments on his minutes and if the Lakers would have contended for the playoffs without injuries) on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Feb 7, 2017
Will Carmelo really be on the move? / Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down some of the moves that
Will Carmelo really be on the move? / Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down some of the moves that could happen as we approach the NBA trade deadline. They talk about the possibility of Carmelo Anthony being traded and what it might take. They break down Anthony’s desire to win a title and how some seemed to think he was content with winning Olympic golds. The discussion then turns to what Anthony has had around him so far in his career and how much better he is when he is playing on Team USA as compared to his time with the Nuggets and Knicks. The guys then chat about the talks between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans that center around Jahlil Okafor, the story that Sam broke at USA TODAY and how it could work for both teams. They then talk about the situation with the Chicago Bulls and how there seems to be a little disfunction with the team. They chat about Magic Johnson joining the Lakers as a consultant to Jeanie Buss and how that could affect Jim Buss. They quickly hit on the Cavaliers working out some guards who could be added to help in depth. Then near the end of the show, Sam brings in Bob MacKinnon, who coaches the Texas Legends of the NBA DLeague. They discuss Quincy Acy, who played with Legends for a few weeks. It’s a good story on what Acy did for the members of the team after he was called up to the Brooklyn Nets.
31 minutes
Feb 6, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/7/16 -- Why did the Lakers’ new lineups work so well? / Los Angeles Lakers head
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/7/16 -- Why did the Lakers’ new lineups work so well? / Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton made a move many fans have been clamoring for since almost the start of the season in the team’s win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday: he started Brandon Ingram. - The rookie also wasn’t the only new starter, as Tarik Black got the nod with the first five while Luol Deng was moved to the bench and Timofey Mozgov was moved to the DNP-CD column of the score sheet. - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin shared their immediate thoughts on the new lineups (as well as D’Angelo Russell’s limited minutes and Deng and Mozgov’s reactions to being benched) on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
Feb 5, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/5/16 -- Will the Lakers actually make any trades? / The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/5/16 -- Will the Lakers actually make any trades? / The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly “open” to making a trade, but will they actually move guys? It’s arguably the biggest story as the February trade deadline draws closer. - With the Cleveland Cavaliers possibly sniffing around Jose Calderon, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin shared their thoughts on the possibility of the team making a move involving him (or Lou Williams, Timofey Mozgov, or one of the team’s young players) on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - The two also discussed D’Angelo Russell’s improved play and increasing minutes, their all-time Lakers five-on-five football teams, and said a poignant goodbye to Paul Pierce on the day of his final game in Boston. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Feb 4, 2017
Knicks Gonna Knicks: Talking Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumors with P&T's Joe Flynn / The New York Knicks are an unstoppable
Knicks Gonna Knicks: Talking Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumors with P&T's Joe Flynn / The New York Knicks are an unstoppable soap opera. Just when you think maybe, quite possibly, you've figured them out, they implode in the most fantastic way possible, leaving a slew of questions in their destructive wake. - Should they trade Carmelo Anthony to the Los Angeles Clippers for a package headlined by Austin Rivers? Should they be trading him at all? Is Melo really hindering Kristaps Porzingis' development? Will Derrick Rose be back in New York next season? Is Joakim Noah's contract the worst in the NBA? And, most importantly, is Willy Hernangomez the second coming of Jesus Christ himself? - Posting and Toasting's Joe Flynn (@ChinaJoeFlynn) joins Hardwood Knocks to talk about the crazy slopfest that is the Knicks' season. Neither he nor Hardwood Knocks' own Dan Favale pulls any punches, so be sure to check out this episode with a thick skin and, perhaps, a jug full of you're favorite, most potent adult beverage. - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio (the illustrious host of HWK). Follow Andy (@AndrewDBailey), Dan (@danfavale), Adam (@fromal09) and the show (@HardwoodKnocks) on Twitter. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 minutes
Feb 3, 2017
Ep. 69: NBA Twitter Beefs, Markelle Fultz, and Cavs Tryouts With Kevin O'Connor / The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin
Ep. 69: NBA Twitter Beefs, Markelle Fultz, and Cavs Tryouts With Kevin O'Connor / The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss Markelle Fultz's potential to be the no. 1 overall pick (5:00), Lakers vs. Sixers tanking strategy (15:00), LeBron's open tryouts for the Cavs (26:00), the return of Dion Waiters (34:00), and their best personal NBA Twitter stories (39:00). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 minutes
Feb 3, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/3/16 -- Magic Johnson is back — let’s talk about his tweets / The Los Angeles
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/3/16 -- Magic Johnson is back — let’s talk about his tweets / The Los Angeles Lakers might have lost the battle to the Washington Wizards, but they won the war on the rest of the NBA today, as they announced Magic Johnson would be coming back to the organization in an advisory role. - To start the show, Harrison and I react to the game in DC as it was a legitimately fun one to watch. The Lakers played a legitimate playoff team tough right up until the last couple possessions and it’s hard not to feel like the team is making some actual progress. - Then, as mentioned above, we absolutely had to talk about Magic, and while everyone is spending their time covering his playing career, we decided to go in a different direction. - Finally, as Magic is now back and James Worthy is working as the Lakers’ post-game analyst, what better time to figure out which members of the Showtime Lakers should come back and what jobs they should have. - This was a fun show. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 minutes
Feb 1, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/2/16 -- Should the Lakers start Ivica Zubac? / Out of a dark stretch of the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/2/16 -- Should the Lakers start Ivica Zubac? / Out of a dark stretch of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season, a bright sign of hope has emerged. (Somewhat) shockingly, it hasn’t been one of the team’s numerous lottery picks, but second-round seven-footer Ivica Zubac. The Croatian big man has burst out of the D-League and into the Lakers’ rotation, and he’s played well enough for the question to be asked: With the Lakers careening towards the lottery again, should Zubac be starting? - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin shared that, as well as their thoughts on how the rest of the rotations should shake out when Julius Randle returns, on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 minutes
Feb 1, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/1/16 -- Turns out D’Angelo Russell is good / Hey! The Los Angeles Lakers won a
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 2/1/16 -- Turns out D’Angelo Russell is good / Hey! The Los Angeles Lakers won a basketball game! D’Angelo Russell returned to the starting lineup, lit up the Denver Nuggets and picked up a big win before the team heads out for the Grammy trip. - Oh, and that Ivica Zubac kid had the fans rolling again, which is always fun. - Back to Russell, though. I had an interesting theory pop up as he was playing tonight. His vision is simply too good to not rack up assists at a higher rate. But why might that be? I touch on that, and harken back to Chris Paul’s time at Wake Forest to do so. - Then, when talking about Zubac, I mention how it isn’t quite fair to have his success paint Timofey Mozgov’s contract in a more negative light. There’s plenty else to talk about there without necessarily going into logical leaps that might not make sense. - Other topics include Russell/Zubac pick-and-rolls, why wins are still important and plenty more. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Jan 31, 2017
Larry Krystkowiak Joins Chris / Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical this week is the former NBA player and current
Larry Krystkowiak Joins Chris / Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical this week is the former NBA player and current head coach of the Utah Utes; Larry Krystkowiak. Larry talks with Chris about playing with Shaq in the Orlando and again in LA with the Lakers. Larry also talks about playing with MJ during the year he returned from baseball. It's all here on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
25 minutes
Jan 31, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/31/16 -- The Lakers are adapting to the modern NBA / Everyone knows that the Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/31/16 -- The Lakers are adapting to the modern NBA / Everyone knows that the Los Angeles Lakers have a gaggle of promising young players, but no one knows what they are yet. Is Brandon Ingram the NBA’s next prototypical wing scorer, or will he hold more of a ball-handling role? What position will D’Angelo Russell ultimately end up playing? - Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he doesn’t think it matters, and after hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin gave updates on the Lakers’ health situation, the two tried to read into Kupchak’s newest comments on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 minutes
Jan 30, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/30/16 -- Why Lakers fans should still be excited for the second half of the season
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/30/16 -- Why Lakers fans should still be excited for the second half of the season / The Los Angeles Lakers are in a slump of late, dropping eight of their last nine games. which has led to a lot of talk of tanking around the team (on this show included). While lottery luck is now a possibility, it doesn’t mean there aren’t fun things to look forward to as the Lakers enter the second half of their season. - So with 32 games left in their 2016-17 campaign, what positives can Lakers fans look for from the purple and gold? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin shared what lineups, potential moves, and individual player performances they want to see from the Los Angeles on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jan 27, 2017
#38 - All-Star Reserve Snubs and Team Banana Boat Drama / Should NBA coaches have named Chris Paul, Mike Conley
#38 - All-Star Reserve Snubs and Team Banana Boat Drama / Should NBA coaches have named Chris Paul, Mike Conley or Joel Embiid as All-Star Game reserves? What should the Chicago Bulls do in the wake of Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade criticizing their younger teammates? With LeBron James openly pining for a backup playmaker, do the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make a major move by the trade deadline? How low should the New York Knicks be willing to sell on Carmelo Anthony? Fresh off their worst loss in franchise history, should the Los Angeles Lakers embrace the tank? Check out the episode to hear Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.
23 minutes
Jan 27, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/27/16 -- Is it time to worry about Brandon Ingram? / Stop me if you’ve heard
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/27/16 -- Is it time to worry about Brandon Ingram? / Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but fans of the Los Angeles Lakers are freaking out about a rookie. The kid in this case: Brandon Ingram. He was really quiet Thursday night and has been for a little while now, but this is still insanely early in the process to make a definitive statement on him. - The show starts with me complimenting Ivica Zubac for his continued stellar play. He finished Thursday night with 16 points and 10 rebounds against Utah’s physical frontline. What’s been the key to his success? I discuss. - Conversely, the key to Zubac’s success has actually been part of the driving force of Ingram’s current rut. What has Zubac been doing that Ingram has been having trouble with? - In a more fun question, I answer whether someone should buy a Zubac or Ingram jersey. THE ANSWER MIGHT SURPRISE YOU! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 minutes
Jan 26, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/26/16 -- Let’s talk about Julius Randle and the starting lineup / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/26/16 -- Let’s talk about Julius Randle and the starting lineup / The Los Angeles Lakers lost yet again, but that isn’t news anymore. No, it’s time for social media’s favorite pastime: talking about the future of Julius Randle. Oh, and the starting lineup. That has to come up, too. - Before all of that, Harrison and Anthony bring up yet another unfortunate truth of the Jim Buss era: The Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng contracts have not been... how do you put it... good. Are they another nail in Jim’s metaphorical coffin? The guys agree on this one. - Where they somewhat disagree is on how best to handle the starting lineup. They both think a couple tweaks should be made, but which ones they go with slightly differ from each other. - From there, they take up the Randle conversation, which seems to grip Lakers Twitter like few other things. I came up with a theory on why people seem to ride such a roller coaster when it comes to Randle. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 minutes
Jan 25, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/25/16 -- Who should the Lakers draft if they keep their pick? / Against all odds,
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/25/16 -- Who should the Lakers draft if they keep their pick? / Against all odds, the Los Angeles Lakers might be in line to keep their top-three protected 2017 first-round draft pick from conveying to the Philadelphia 76ers for the third straight year. But if the team is fortunate enough to hold on to their pick again, who should they select? - To answer that question, host Harrison Faigen was joined by resident Silver Screen and Roll draft encyclopedia Ben Rosales. The two talked about players like Markelle Fultz, Josh Jackson, Lonzo Ball, and much more (including some second round options) on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Before they get to the draft stuff, the guys also discussed what they want to see from the rest of the Lakers’ season and if Ben is fully on board the tank. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jan 24, 2017
NBA Mid-Season Performance Goals Part 2. (Western Conference) / The Drive and Dish Podcast Turns to Corporate America to discuss what each
NBA Mid-Season Performance Goals Part 2. (Western Conference) / The Drive and Dish Podcast Turns to Corporate America to discuss what each NBA team should be working on for the second half of the 2017 season. In this Episode, we break down the Performance Development Goals (or S.M.A.R.T Goals) for the Western Conference: Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Huston Rockets, LA Clippers, Utah Jazz, OKC Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trailblazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramanto Kings, Minnesota Timberwlves, Dallas Mavericks, Pheonix Suns, and The LA Lakers 16WinsARing.ComDriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Don't agree with something we said?? Hit us up! --> Kevin, Tim, and JustinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44 minutes
Jan 24, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/23/16 -- It’s time to talk about tanking / Man. I go on one little vacation
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/23/16 -- It’s time to talk about tanking / Man. I go on one little vacation and come back to arguably the worst loss in a few seasons of some pretty bad losses. It was the kind of game that forces fans to question all kinds of things, but for the purpose of talking points on the show, the Los Angeles Lakers drubbing at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks means it time to start talking about tanking. - *takes an otherworldly sigh* - Anthony and Harrison start by wondering why this tank job feels more painful than the others. This might shock you completely, but Harrison didn’t quite get where I was going with that point, but I promise there was a point to be made. - Then, we talk about how tanking does have to have such a negative connotation. One might think tanking is rooting against the team, but that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case this time around. - And finally, we get a Smush Parker update! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 minutes
Jan 22, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/22/16 -- Trying to figure out how the Lakers lost so badly against the Mavericks /
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/22/16 -- Trying to figure out how the Lakers lost so badly against the Mavericks / To call the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Dallas Mavericks a beat down would be understating things. The team lost 122-73, a 49-point drubbing that ranks as the largest margin of defeat in franchise history. - There were no positives to take away from this, so host Harrison Faigen and Bryant Freese of Silver Screen and Roll tried to answer what the heck went so wrong for the purple-and-gold on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. Plus, the two discussed Jose Calderon’s play and Harrison gave his latest hot take to close out the show. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jan 22, 2017
#37 - All-Star Starter Snubs and CP3, Rudy Gay Injury Analysis / Who was the bigger starting snub from the
#37 - All-Star Starter Snubs and CP3, Rudy Gay Injury Analysis / Who was the bigger starting snub from the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, Russell Westbrook or Kyle Lowry? How should the Los Angeles Clippers proceed in the wake of Chris Paul's thumb injury? Should Rudy Gay opt in after tearing his Achilles tendon? What will the loss of Pau Gasol mean for the San Antonio Spurs? Which teams should be interested in Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio? Do the Philadelphia 76ers have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs? Check out the episode to hear Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.
45 minutes
Jan 19, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/20/16 -- Will Paul George be the next superstar the Lakers target? / Early in the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/20/16 -- Will Paul George be the next superstar the Lakers target? / Early in the NBA season when the Los Angeles Lakers were surprising people and the Indiana Pacers were failing to live up to expectations, there was speculation about whether or not Paul George could become disgruntled enough to ask for a trade. - Since then, both team’s situations have changed. The streaking Pacers have won seven of their last eight games, and host Harrison Faigen was joined by Tom Lewis of Indy Cornrows and Locked on Pacers to discuss Friday’s game between the two teams and whether or not George is happier in Indiana now on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - The two also discussed Ivica Zubac’s recent play and which team will win the Lakers-Pacers game on Friday. Before bringing on Tom, Harrison gives an update on the All-Star game and Larry Nance, Jr.’s injury status. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jan 19, 2017
LOCKED ON NBA - West #2 Mid Season Report - Clips, Jazz, Lakers, Wolves, Kings, Grizzlies, Nuggets, Mavs / The
LOCKED ON NBA - West #2 Mid Season Report - Clips, Jazz, Lakers, Wolves, Kings, Grizzlies, Nuggets, Mavs / The hosts of the Locked on Podcast Network give you a mid season report on their teams with what are the storylines, the overachievers and underachievers., trade deadline goals and the 2nd half success - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
Jan 18, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/19/16 -- How good can Ivica Zubac be? / With the Los Angeles Lakers mired in
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/19/16 -- How good can Ivica Zubac be? / With the Los Angeles Lakers mired in futility, the biggest story (figuratively and literally) around the team has been the play of Ivica Zubac. The rookie seven-footer has impressed just about everyone who’s watched him play over the last several days, and left most asking the same question: What is Zubac’s ceiling? - To discuss the tear Zubac is on, host Harrison Faigen was joined by Bryant Freese (who covers the Los Angeles D-Fenders for Silver Screen and Roll). The two broke down what they’ve seen from Zubac since he’s come to the Lakers, what they think he can improve, and whether or not he has earned a role in the rotation going forward. - Tune in for that, plus an update on the health of Larry Nance, Jr., on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
Jan 18, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/18/16 -- Do the Lakers or Nuggets have a more promising young core? / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/18/16 -- Do the Lakers or Nuggets have a more promising young core? / The Los Angeles’ Lakers horrible defense doomed them to defeat against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Despite that, the Lakers almost came back, and with both teams having a young, rebuilding nucleus in place, it likely won’t be the last hard fought game we witness between the two franchises over the next few years. - Which team will win more of those games, and which roster is better set up for the future? Host Anthony Irwin debated that, and tons of other stuff, with Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs and Locked on Nuggets on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 minutes
Jan 16, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/16/16 -- Should D'Angelo Russell be playing more in fourth quarters? / The Detroit Pistons handed
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/16/16 -- Should D'Angelo Russell be playing more in fourth quarters? / The Detroit Pistons handed the Los Angeles Lakers their 30th loss of the year on Sunday night despite only outscoring the purple and gold by just two points in the final quarter. D’Angelo Russell played just under three minutes in that final frame, something that’s been a trend this season. - Should Russell be getting more playing time? Is it time to criticize Luke Walton for some of late-game rotation decisions? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed that and the rest of their takeaways from the loss on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Jan 14, 2017
FCP 008- FCP 008- An Update on Western Conference Teams / In this episode, host Glen Willis will provide an
FCP 008- FCP 008- An Update on Western Conference Teams / In this episode, host Glen Willis will provide an update on the Western Conference teams that we have not updated in a few weeks. For example, the Spurs are doing very well, but what interesting things do we see them doing that could lead towards meaningful things in the postseason? The Kings, Pelicans and Nuggets are all hanging out in range of the 8th seed in the conference, what observations do we see with these teams. There is also an update on the development of the Lakers young players.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 minutes
Jan 13, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/13/16 -- Spurs show Lakers the benefits of patience / The Los Angeles Lakers got beat
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/13/16 -- Spurs show Lakers the benefits of patience / The Los Angeles Lakers got beat down by the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. There weren’t many positives for the game (outside of it not being on national TV, no players being attacked by bats, and Ivica Zubac giving the team some good minutes), so hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed whether or not they think the Lakers could learn anything from the patience Spurs executive have shown. - The two also shared their thoughts on Zubac’s play, why the Spurs are such a bad matchup for the Lakers, and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 minutes
Jan 12, 2017
Klay Thompson talks success, future, "childish" Cavs / Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson sits down with USA TODAY’s Sam
Klay Thompson talks success, future, "childish" Cavs / Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson sits down with USA TODAY’s Sam Amick to go behind the scenes with him and the team. They begin with how he’s not as quiet as some might think and how his father Mychal - a member of the 1980’s Showtime Lakers - is a man who loves to talk (as well he should be, hosting a radio show). They talk about Thompson’s accomplishments so far in his young career and how he’s working to sustain it. Thompson talks about how tough the loss was to Cleveland on Christmas and they’re looking forward to the next game between the two. He talks a little about the rivalry between the two teams and some of the off court antics. They talk about adding Kevin Durant to the team and how he has fit in with a group that has been so good for the past few seasons. Thompson talks about changing agents and how he’s trying to take advantage of his opportunities as far as marketing. They talk about how Thompson sees his future. Thompson is a fan of Harry Potter and they talk about if he has seen the new movie that’s a prequel of the series.
30 minutes
Jan 11, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/12/16 -- What do the Lakers need to do to beat the Spurs? / On paper,
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/12/16 -- What do the Lakers need to do to beat the Spurs? / On paper, the Los Angeles Lakers wouldn’t appear to have much of a chance against the San Antonio Spurs. The latter team is the second seed in the Western Conference and currently boasts the league’s third-best defense, while the former sits in the 12th seed with the second-worst defense in the NBA. - To figure out what the keys to the game are for both teams, host Harrison Faigen was joined by Jeff Garcia of Locked on Spurs to preview the game. The two also discussed D’Angelo Russell patterning his game after Manu Ginobili and much more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
Jan 11, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/11/16 --How disappointing should the Blazers loss be? / For the second time in less than
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/11/16 --How disappointing should the Blazers loss be? / For the second time in less than a week, the Los Angeles Lakers collapsed in the second half against a Portland Trail Blazers team they are trying to battle for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. - The defeat left host Anthony Irwin as frustrated with the team as he’s been this season, and he and Harrison Faigen discussed why the Lakers dropped another one to the Blazers on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Later in the show, Harrison and Anthony debated what was going on during the altercation between point guards D’Angelo Russell and Damian Lillard. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 minutes
Jan 10, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/10/16 -- ESPN’s John Ireland on the Lakers’ progress, trade deadline chatter and Shaq/Kobe stories /
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/10/16 -- ESPN’s John Ireland on the Lakers’ progress, trade deadline chatter and Shaq/Kobe stories / When John Ireland (ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet) was last on the show, the key message was how important it was that one of D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle or Brandon Ingram needed to, as he put it, “pop”. Over the last few games, all three of those guys seem to be making legitimate progress, so we spoke to him about what might be fueling it. - Then, because the Lakers are still only a couple games out of the Western Conference playoff picture, we gave our takes on how legitimate those chances might be. For some reason, this does feel a little more real than it did early in the year. - Ireland then provided some of the greatest stories about his time traveling with the current Lakers (as well as the Shaq and Kobe seasons) that you’ll hear and honestly, this show is more than worth your time for that alone. - Finally, as the rumor season is upon us, we would not be providing a legitimate service if we didn’t ask which direction he thinks the Lakers might be heading in. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 minutes
Jan 9, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/9/16 -- Can D’Angelo Russell and the kids get the Lakers to the playoffs? / New
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/9/16 -- Can D’Angelo Russell and the kids get the Lakers to the playoffs? / New year, new Los Angeles Lakers. Well, at least a couple of their young core took that sentiment to heart. Luke Walton praised Julius Randle and D’Angelo Russell for their work ethic of late, and it’s resulted in two of the most promising games the Lakers have played all season. So Anthony and Harrison try to figure out what it might mean for the season on the whole. - Anthony started the show with something of a mission statement about the show, because that’s the kind of thing you do when you’re exhausted and a listener asks an existential question over the weekend! - Then, with that behind them, the guys discuss how this recent success might feel different than that which the team enjoyed to start the year. Anthony was even willing to go into playoff talk. - And don’t worry, the two didn’t finish the show without a (very weird) discussion of Jordan Clarkson and Goran Dragic’s “fight.” Enjoy! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Jan 6, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/6/16 -- Why couldn't the Lakers close out against Portland? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/6/16 -- Why couldn't the Lakers close out against Portland? / The Los Angeles Lakers were handed another close road loss on Thursday night, this time falling to the Portland Trail Blazers in a high-scoring battle of the league’s two worst defenses. But while Portland was able to get whatever shots they wanted down the stretch, the Lakers seemed to rush things. - Why has late-game execution been such an issue for the Lakers? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed that on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Later in the show, the two took viewer questions on the referees and whether or not the young Lakers can be superstars, and finished the show with the latest segment of #50ShadesofShade and the latest Harrison’s Hot Take. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 minutes
Jan 5, 2017
Ep. 55: Jimmy Goldstein / The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by NBA superfan James Goldstein to discuss pioneering NBA
Ep. 55: Jimmy Goldstein / The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by NBA superfan James Goldstein to discuss pioneering NBA fandom (3:00), growing up a Milwaukee Hawks fan (6:00), Goldstein's rivalry with Kobe (10:00), his love for Dominique Wilkins (13:00), Clippers fandom (16:00), Durant signing with the Warriors (20:00), potential NBA rules changes (24:00), the history of the Lakers (31:00), almost buying the Bucks (39:00), hosting Rihanna's birthday party (42:00), and the Ray Allen shot in 2013 (45:00). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
Jan 5, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/5/16 -- Discussing every narrative about D’Angelo Russell’s season / Right or wrong, there are certainly
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/5/16 -- Discussing every narrative about D’Angelo Russell’s season / Right or wrong, there are certainly a lot of takes about Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell on the internet. From “he’s not a true point guard/doesn’t get enough assists” to “he doesn’t give enough effort on defense,” Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed which ones they think are right, and which ones seem a little off base using stats and their own eyes on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - The show was mostly Russell-centric, but the end does feature a few bonus minutes on why they don’t think Jordan Clarkson eating a burger on the way to the team plane is a big deal. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 minutes
Jan 4, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/4/16 -- Discussing the team’s win over Memphis and trade speculation / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/4/16 -- Discussing the team’s win over Memphis and trade speculation / The Los Angeles Lakers played and, more importantly, won a basketball game again for the first time in the new year and are obviously about to go on one of the great runs in the history of professional sports. Or something like that. - In all seriousness though, they played really, really well and beat a good Memphis Grizzlies team. D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young got the fun started with some insane shooting in the first half, then Julius Randle messed around and got a triple-double. - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin conversed about what went well during the game, and how likely it is that the Lakers can build on this moving forward. They also spoke about the defense, which remains a problem, but that’s mostly because Anthony is an old curmudgeon. - There were also reports today that the Lakers aren’t likely to make a trade as the season rolls along, so the guys obviously had to talk about that as well on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 minutes
Jan 2, 2017
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/2/16 -- What trades should the Lakers make? / It’s a new year, and the hosts
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 1/2/16 -- What trades should the Lakers make? / It’s a new year, and the hosts of Locked on Lakers decided to ring in 2017 by taking your most pressing questions about the Los Angeles Lakers. Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin started off the show with a couple of quick questions before getting to the topic on (seemingly) everyone’s mind: Should the Lakers make a trade? If they do, will the team try and get assets for role players, or package players for a superstar? - Harrison and Anthony fired up the trade machine to discuss all that and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Dec 30, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/30/16 -- Should the Lakers start tanking? / The Los Angeles Lakers have essentially fallen off
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/30/16 -- Should the Lakers start tanking? / The Los Angeles Lakers have essentially fallen off a cliff since a surprising 10-10 start, so Anthony thought it’d be a good idea to bring in an outside perspective (in this case, Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post) to explore what he’s noticed since the last time he was on the show. Basically, it isn’t good. - The conversation starts with looking at the Jeanie Buss/Phil Jackson dynamic from a New York perspective, seeing as he’s been based on the east coast for most of Jackson’s tenure. Bontemps and Anthony take a look at what the called-off engagement might mean for both the Knicks and Lakers. - Then, they get into the conversation mentioned above. What’s happened since that surprising start, and where might the Lakers sit moving forward? - Finally, Anthony runs his theory on how the Lakers are growing this young core together by Tim to see how it compares to how other teams are growing their futures. - Oh, and at the very beginning of the show, Anthony and Harrison answer your questions. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 minutes
Dec 28, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/29/16 -- Should the Lakers sign Donatas Motiejunas? / In a bit of unexpected news, the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/29/16 -- Should the Lakers sign Donatas Motiejunas? / In a bit of unexpected news, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly worked out unrestricted free agent forward Donatas Motiejunas over the past week and came away impressed with what they saw. - Should the team add Motiejunas? What would he bring to the team, and who would/should the Lakers part with if they decided to sign him? Hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen debated the merits of that theoretical move. - Later in the show, Harrison and Anthony also shared their thoughts on what Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss ending their engagement might mean for the Lakers and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Dec 28, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/28/16 -- Do the Lakers or Celtics have the brighter future? / With the holiday
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/28/16 -- Do the Lakers or Celtics have the brighter future? / With the holiday weekend behind them, it was time to get the Locked on Lakers shows back on track. So, what better way to do that than to have a guest on in Harrison’s place? The answer: There is no better way. - So, Anthony welcomed James Holas of Bball Breakdown on the show to get into the rebuilding processes of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. James is actually higher on where the Lakers might be going than his own Celtics, and has a great explanation as to why. - Before that, the two talked about Russell Westbrook’s reception among NBA Twitter personalities and what that might say about how Kobe Bryant might’ve been seen if Twitter was around back then. - For some reason, there’s been an ongoing rivalry between fun and analytics in the NBA. James and Anthony dive into where that came from and whether there’s a way to stop the evolution of analysis from reaching a point where the two are mutually exclusive. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 minutes
Dec 26, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/26/16 -- Lakers get physical in win over Clippers and the latest on the Buss family
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/26/16 -- Lakers get physical in win over Clippers and the latest on the Buss family drama / The Los Angeles Lakers (finally) ended their four-game losing streak with a 111-102 win over the L.A. Clippers, and even more importantly, the team finally closed out a game. Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin were especially impressed with the physicality displayed by the whole team, and they spoke about what else they felt worked well (and what was concerning) on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Later in the show, Harrison and Anthony discussed their thoughts on Jim Buss’ latest comments on his deadline as well as Metta World Peace’s... um... road game success strategies. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 minutes
Dec 23, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/23/16 -- Spectrum Sportsnet’s Chris McGee on why Lakers fans should be patient with this team
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/23/16 -- Spectrum Sportsnet’s Chris McGee on why Lakers fans should be patient with this team / The Los Angeles Lakers lost for the 11th time in their last 12 games, blowing a 19-point lead in the second half for the second consecutive game. Why is the team so bad at closing out? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - After that, Harrison and Anthony brought in Spectrum Sportsnet Studio Anchor/Host Chris McGee for a conversation ranging from the highs and lows of his first year at the network, his thoughts on being critical of coaching, the current Lakers, and what it’s like for a lifelong Laker fan to anchor their official postgame show. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
55 minutes
Dec 23, 2016
FCP 006- NBA Teams that Primarily Have Developmental Objectives / In this episode host Glen Willis will provide an update
FCP 006- NBA Teams that Primarily Have Developmental Objectives / In this episode host Glen Willis will provide an update on the teams that primarily have developmental objectives this season. How are the teams with the intriguing young players in the league doing? What are the organizations and coaching staff doing to develop the players and how is that going? Teams covered include the 76ers, Timberwolves, Lakers, Nuggets and Suns.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45 minutes
Dec 21, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/22/16 --Is Jordan Clarkson underrated? / Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson is almost universally looked
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/22/16 --Is Jordan Clarkson underrated? / Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson is almost universally looked at as one of the best second-round picks any NBA team has ever made, but he’s seemed to generate a fair amount of criticism on social media so far this season. - Are the critiques of Clarkson’s game fair, or is he better than some people think? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed why they think Clarkson may take more Twitter-arrows than the rest of the Lakers’ young core and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Before they got there, Harrison and Anthony updated fans on Larry Nance, Jr.’s health, discussed whether or not any of the young Lakers should be considered the face of the franchise, and more. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 minutes
Dec 21, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/21/16 --What should the Lakers do if Larry Nance, Jr. misses significant time? / Los Angeles
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/21/16 --What should the Lakers do if Larry Nance, Jr. misses significant time? / Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance, Jr. injured his leg in the team’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets, adding injury to the insult of a second half collapse. The Lakers will really miss Nance if he is out for a while, so host Harrison Faigen was joined by Gary Kester of Silver Screen and Roll to discuss what solutions the Lakers might deploy to fill Nance’s minutes on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Also on the show, Harrison and Gary also discussed why the Lakers’ defense has been so terrible, whether or not D’Angelo Russell should play more at the end of games, and what Luke Walton might be thinking when he says the Lakers’ don’t one face of their franchise right now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 minutes
Dec 19, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/20/16 -- Andrew Santino on what it's like to go to a Russian day spa with
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/20/16 -- Andrew Santino on what it's like to go to a Russian day spa with Nick Young / Nick Young has been among the brightest surprises in the entire NBA this season. Honestly, he’s been great, and leagues better than anyone could’ve predicted heading into the year. Oddly enough, his resurgence seems to have been aided by his being allowed to be “Swaggy P” again. - His play has been good enough to warrant the interest from all kinds of TV shows, and in this case, I got together with Andrew Santino, host of “Where’s The Rub” to talk about Santino’s time recording with Young. This was a highly entertaining conversation that covered all kinds of topics, so I hope you enjoy it. - Before that conversation, I also went live on Silver Screen & Roll’s Facebook page to answer your questions about our Lakers. I got to speak about the kids’ development, my time talking to James Worthy and all kinds of other things and, as usual, it was fun to be able to talk directly to you, the listeners about what you want to hear about. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Dec 19, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/19/16 --How good can Brandon Ingram be? / The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their season-high eight-game
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/19/16 --How good can Brandon Ingram be? / The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their season-high eight-game losing streak with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday before falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers the next night, but the team has shown encouraging progress over their last three games. - To talk about what’s going better for the Lakers, host Harrison Faigen was joined by Pete Zayas of Laker Film Room. The two discussed why Brandon Ingram’s near triple-double against Cleveland is fairly replicable, whether or not Jordan Clarkson can bring back the playmaking skill he showed during his rookie season, if the Lakers are closer to the team they were in the first 20 games of the season or the last ten, and much more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Dec 16, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/16/16 -- Will LeBron James end his career like Kobe Bryant? / Before we got to
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/16/16 -- Will LeBron James end his career like Kobe Bryant? / Before we got to any part of talking about actual basketball, Harrison and Anthony spoke about how they’ll remember Craig Sager. His mark on the game is and will always remain indelible, and the fact that the guys can be comfortable enough to be themselves is due in large part to what Sager taught everyone in how he went about his business. - From there, the guys preview the Lakers game against Philadelphia. Can the game be considered a must-win? Crazy as it might sound, both Harrison and Anthony think so, and give their reasons why. - After the break, Anthony welcomes Chris Manning of Fear The Sword and “Locked on Cavs” to talk about both teams’ seasons to this point, coaching in the NBA and how the Cavs might be able to learn from the end of Kobe Bryant’s career when LeBron James reaches the same point in his career. Harrison may or may not have participated in the interview. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 minutes
Dec 15, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/15/16 -- What is wrong with the Lakers? / The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/15/16 -- What is wrong with the Lakers? / The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost eight straight games, tying their season high from last season. The team can’t seem to make a shot or offer much resistance when other teams try to do so, so hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin decided to dig in to the stats and their notebooks to try and answer: what is wrong with the Lakers? - The two broke down the numbers from the last eight games, as well as debating whether or not the Lakers can fix this, or if it should be what we expected all along, on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 minutes
Dec 13, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/14/16 --Is the current losing streak setting back the team’s progress? / The losses are beginning
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/14/16 --Is the current losing streak setting back the team’s progress? / The losses are beginning to pile up for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has lost seven-straight, with head coach Luke Walton saying they quit against the Sacramento Kings. - Is all of the failure going to lead to bad habits for the Lakers? Is the team taking steps backwards from all the progress they made earlier this season? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin explained why the think things are going to be okay (and still WAY better than last year) on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Later in the show, Harrison gave his latest hot take on D’Angelo Russell and Kristaps Porzingis, and the hosts mourned the loss of their favorite Timofey Mozgov stat before asking listeners to come up with their own. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Dec 13, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/13/16 --It’s too early to say Kristaps Porzingis is definitely better than D’Angelo Russell / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/13/16 --It’s too early to say Kristaps Porzingis is definitely better than D’Angelo Russell / The Los Angeles Lakers lost their seventh-straight game on Monday night, so hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin decided to discuss the loss to the Sacramento Kings and whether or not they can find any positives for the Lakers right now. - Then, the Phil-Jackson-back-to-Los-Angeles story continues to draw attention, so Anthony decided to bring on Jared Dubin (of “Locked on Knicks”) to talk about what rooting for a team headed by Jackson is like. Basically, there’s a lot going on with precious few dull moments given his proclivity for the grabbing quote. - From there, the conversation made its way to the Kristaps Porzingis-D’Angelo Russell relationship. The former will forever be tied to the Lakers, seeing as they were one of a few team to pass up on drafting him, obviously opting instead for Russell. Both players have enjoyed nice starts to their careers, with Porzingis having a slight edge thus far. Because of the franchises they play for, don’t expect this pseudo rivalry to go anywhere anytime soon. - Finally, Anthony brings up how the Lakers and Knicks are once again showing their fans what it’s like to enjoy basketball again, which is no small feat considering where both organizations have been in recent years. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 minutes
Dec 12, 2016
Giannis AntetokounmpOh No Matt Barnes... / The Guy Talk a bunch of NBA Storylines that are stuck in our head:-
Giannis AntetokounmpOh No Matt Barnes... / The Guy Talk a bunch of NBA Storylines that are stuck in our head:- The 5-year anniversary of the Chris Paul Trade to the Lakers being Nixed, and if we can take anything from the Clippers/Warriors game.- Should The Clippers listen to Mo Speights Comments about the team?- Klay Thompson's 60pt game and what could have been... - Who would you put in your 3pt (big men) Competition?- How do the Memphis Grizzlies keep winning? - What's going on with Matt Barnes and his Lawsuit and is this the last straw for Demarcus Cousins? - How Good has Giannis Antetokounmpo been?Follow the Show: DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Follow the Guys -> Tim, Justin, and Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50 minutes
Dec 12, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/12/16 --Do fans have unrealistic expectations? / Both the Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/12/16 --Do fans have unrealistic expectations? / Both the Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen victim to insane expectations. For the former, early success has spoiled fans to the point where they find themselves bummed if they lose to a team they thought they might beat, given how the season has gone. How funny is that: expectations? Honest question: where’d they come from? - So, for this episode, I (Anthony) welcomed David Naylor of Canis Hoopus to talk about insane expectations, because which other NBA franchise has dealt with expectations the same way as literally every bloggers’ favorite team (the Wolves, of course)? Both the Lakers and Wolves are dealing with unrealistic hopes and dreams, so David and I try to figure out why. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 minutes
Dec 9, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/9/16 -- Are D’Angelo Russell and Devin Booker rivals? / With the Lakers and Suns set
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/9/16 -- Are D’Angelo Russell and Devin Booker rivals? / With the Lakers and Suns set to tip of Friday night, Anthony and Harrison called on Scott Chasen of, well, basically everywhere to talk about the relationship between the two franchises. Madness ensued. Okay maybe not madness, but still. The conversation was a fun one. - Can we consider D’Angelo Russell and Devin Booker rivals at such an early stage in each other’s careers? Chasen made an interesting point about what it would take for the Suns to consider any team a legitimate rival. They have quite a ways to go. - Then, the guys look back on the most painful and exuberant moments from the memorable playoffs matchups from over the years. Get ready, Lakers, fans, Tim Thomas gets mentioned. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
Dec 8, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/8/16 --James Worthy on the biggest difference from last year to now / The Lakers (despite
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/8/16 --James Worthy on the biggest difference from last year to now / The Lakers (despite their recent struggles) are off to one of the most surprising starts in the NBA. Few people have paid as much attention to the organization over the last few years as Spectrum Sportsnet analyst and former Laker James Worthy, so who better to judge how far these kids have come? Somehow, “Big Game” agreed to come on the show, even for a few minutes to talk about that progress. - First, the conversation began with what the biggest difference might be from last year to now. Much has changed, but it was still hard to see this success coming, regardless of who might’ve been added and taken away from the mix. - Then, Anthony and Harrison wonder how Worthy might’ve fared in the NBA in its current form. Worthy was very insightful on the topic and how he would’ve made it work. - Oh, the Lakers played tonight, too, so the guys spoke about that game and the experience tonight as a whole. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37 minutes
Dec 7, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/7/16 --D’Angelo Russell knee update + Josh Magette discusses the D-Fenders / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/7/16 --D’Angelo Russell knee update + Josh Magette discusses the D-Fenders / The Los Angeles Lakers got some good news on Tuesday (kind of). D’Angelo Russell was cleared to resume basketball activities, however, he hasn’t been cleared to play in a game yet. - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed why that is still good news for the Lakers to start the show. - Later, Los Angeles D-Fenders point guard Josh Magette joined Harrison and Anthony for a discussion on the D-Fenders historic start to the season, what D-League locker rooms are like, the improvements he saw from Ivica Zubac, whether or not he’s ever had a teammate traded for a washing machine, and much more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 minutes
Dec 6, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/6/16 --Is Luke Walton properly handling the Lakers’ bench? / The Los Angeles Lakers have officially
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/6/16 --Is Luke Walton properly handling the Lakers’ bench? / The Los Angeles Lakers have officially been bitten by the injury bug. The team is waiting for an update on D’Angelo Russell. Nick Young, Jose Calderon, and Larry Nance, Jr. are out (although Nance was cleared to play, but sat out anyway). - The team additionally lost Tarik Black to an ankle sprain in their loss to the Utah Jazz, and all of the injuries led hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin to ask: should Luke Walton further break up his bench so the starters have at least some playmaking? - The two hosts discussed that, as well as the game as a whole and Russell’s NBA Finals hopes on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Dec 5, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/5/16 -- Is Brandon Ingram the next Giannis Antetokounmpo? / The Lakers are finally almost through
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/5/16 -- Is Brandon Ingram the next Giannis Antetokounmpo? / The Lakers are finally almost through the schedule stretch of death they’ve been trudging through, but face yet another potential playoff team Monday night when the Utah Jazz come to visit. So, what better time than this to catch up with David Locke, radio play-by-play voice of the team and host of the Locked on NBA and Locked on Jazz podcasts to see what he thinks of the Lakers to this point? - Oh, and Harrison may or may not be there. He thinks he will be, so that’s fun. While he was around, however, the guys talk about something regarding Lakers expectations that annoyed Anthony, which isn’t all that hard to do. - Anthony and David talk about the latter’s extended thoughts on D’Angelo Russell, what Brandon Ingram might be capable of (David is quite high on him) and Julius Randle’s exciting start to the 2016 campaign. - Then, no podcast would be complete without mentioning what Luke Walton has brought to the table this season. Anthony shares the key ingredient to what make a Walton team work. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Dec 2, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/2/16 -- Do the Lakers have enough young talent? / The Lakers find themselves well ahead
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/2/16 -- Do the Lakers have enough young talent? / The Lakers find themselves well ahead of schedule in terms of team-wide development, which has obviously been great for fans, but might not be great for their hopes of keeping their first round pick this year. So, Anthony welcomed Sean Woodrey of Raptors HQ to talk about that very topic. Harrison (staring warmly into Ivica Zubac’s eyes) was out for this one. - Then, Anthony and Sean found themselves talking about how important it is to enjoy the building process, even if it might not lead to a title. For whatever reason, sports fans have bought into a “title or bust” mentality, which vastly more often than not will lead to disappointment at the end of every season. Raptors fans are enjoying their team, so why shouldn’t Lakers fans do the same with this young core, regardless of how it all turns out? - That and plenty more in a free-flowing episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Dec 1, 2016
#32 - How Screwed Are the Grizzlies Without Mike Conley? / With Mike Conley sidelined by a back injury for
#32 - How Screwed Are the Grizzlies Without Mike Conley? / With Mike Conley sidelined by a back injury for the next 6-8 weeks, are the Memphis Grizzlies' playoff hopes on life support? Should the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs be most afraid of the Utah Jazz compared to any other Western Conference team? Is Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban right to not pursue tanking? How should the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets reshape their rosters over the coming months? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen, Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.
45 minutes
Dec 1, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/1/16 --How has Luke Walton handled injuries? / Over the last two years, the game the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 12/1/16 --How has Luke Walton handled injuries? / Over the last two years, the game the Lakers played last night was one they almost definitely would not have won. Actually, scratch that. They absolutely would not have won that kind of game over the last two years. Luke Walton deserves a ton of credit for that, so we bring on Pete Zayas on to talk about the job he’s done. - Before that, however, Anthony and Pete (Harrison could not make it) get into the specifics on how injuries have affected everyone as a whole, and a couple guys individually, both in negative and positive ways. - Finally, we get to see the influence Phil Jackson had on Luke in how the latter challenged Julius Randle. Anthony even presents the scene in which it happened. Fun show as always when Pete is with us. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 minutes
Nov 30, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/29/16 -- Will Nick Young and the rest of the Lakers’ injuries ruin the great start?
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/29/16 -- Will Nick Young and the rest of the Lakers’ injuries ruin the great start? / The Los Angeles Lakers suffered one of their worst losses of the season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans. Nick Young went down with what was tentatively being called an Achilles strain just minutes into the night, leaving the Lakers without both members of their starting backcourt for the forseeable future. Will injuries end any hopes the Lakers had of a postseason berth? - - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed that on the show, and also brought on Anthony’s wife, Dr. Jennifer Irwin, DPT to discuss Young’s injury, how long he might be sidelined, and what recovery for and Achilles strain could look like on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 minutes
Nov 29, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/28/16 --Luke Walton should win coach of the year / The Los Angeles Lakers’ winning ways
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/28/16 --Luke Walton should win coach of the year / The Los Angeles Lakers’ winning ways have been the biggest surprise of the early NBA season, and it’s safe to say a HUGE part of their success has been the coaching of Luke Walton. NBA 2K community manager (and huge Lakers fan) Chris Manning joined host Harrison Faigen to discuss why he has fully embraced what Luuuuuuuuke is cooking in Los Angeles on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - Harrison and Chris also chatted about why they think Walton is the early coach of the year favorite and marveled at how good the Lakers’ bench has been. And finally, Chris guaranteed the Lakers will make the playoffs this year, while also revealing which Lakers player he thinks most needs their 2K rating upped. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Nov 28, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/27/16 -- Why the Lakers’ bench is one of the best units in the entire NBA
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/27/16 -- Why the Lakers’ bench is one of the best units in the entire NBA / The Los Angeles Lakers’ bench was amazing again in the team’s 109-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Luke Walton inserted Jose Calderon and Thomas Robinson into the starting lineup to keep his reserve group of Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance, Jr., Jordan Clarkson, Lou Williams, and Tarik Black together, and they rewarded him by outscoring the Hawks at a rate that would have translated to 58.6 points per 100 possessions. - - Host Harrison Faigen was joined by Silver Screen and Roll writer Gary Kester to discuss why that group has been so great. The two also discussed why they’re so high on Ingram, what Nance brings to the team, how the Lakers can stay in contention for the playoffs over the next month, and much more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Nov 25, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/25/16 -- Discussing how Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose's departures have been addition by subtraction with
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/25/16 -- Discussing how Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose's departures have been addition by subtraction with Sean Highkin / Locked on Lakers returns from its Thanksgiving hiatus with a new Friday episode, featuring a discussion with Sean Highkin of the Athletic Chicago and Locked on Bulls. Sean joined Anthony to discuss Luol Deng's inauspicious start to the season, the ways Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose's departures have affected the Lakers and Bulls, respectively, and Sean's first visit to Roscoes. - - Before that, Harrison and Anthony briefly discussed the Lakers getting beat down by the Golden State Warriors and how Anthony keeps ditching Harrison for interviews with guests. You can check out all that and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Nov 23, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/23/16 -- Discussing Nick Young’s career resurrection with Baxter Holmes of ESPN / Nick Young used
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/23/16 -- Discussing Nick Young’s career resurrection with Baxter Holmes of ESPN / Nick Young used the ice now coursing through his veins to hit a game-winning three-pointer in the Los Angeles Lakers’ last-second win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, capping an incredible start to the season for one of the NBA’s biggest surprises. - - Host Harrison Faigen went on Facebook Live following the game to discuss his takeaways from the win, and in an instance of perfect timing, Anthony Irwin spoke with Baxter Holmes of ESPN about Young’s shocking start to the season earlier in the day. - - Holmes discussed tons of details from his must-read features on Young and how D’Angelo Russell wants to emulate Manu Ginobili, plus much more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 minutes
Nov 22, 2016
Blake Griffin; PF, LA Clippers and DeMar DeRozan; SG, Toronto Raptors / Not only is Los Angeles Clippers star Blake
Blake Griffin; PF, LA Clippers and DeMar DeRozan; SG, Toronto Raptors / Not only is Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin a great basketball player, but he is also a stand up comedian. USA TODAY's Sam Amick sat down with Griffin to talk about his comedy and the Clippers, who are off to a great start. Jeff Zillgitt then caught up with DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors, who is one of the leading scorers in the league and has his team near the top of the Eastern Conference.
52 minutes
Nov 22, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/22/16 -- Comparing Russell Westbrook to Kobe Bryant and previewing the Thunder with Fred Katz /
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/22/16 -- Comparing Russell Westbrook to Kobe Bryant and previewing the Thunder with Fred Katz / With the Los Angeles Lakers set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, host Anthony Irwin couldn’t think of anyone better to bring on the show than Norman Transcript Thunder beat writer Fred Katz. - - Before bringing in Fred, Harrison and Anthony gave some brief keys for the Lakers against the Thunder. Then, Fred and Anthony discussed the similarities between Kobe Bryant and Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and the run Westbrook is currently on. Do the Lakers have any chance? Find out on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Nov 21, 2016
11-21-16 West Side Best Side? A look at the Clippers, Lakers & NBA Trade Rumors / We Talk Clippers, Lakers
11-21-16 West Side Best Side? A look at the Clippers, Lakers & NBA Trade Rumors / We Talk Clippers, Lakers and NBA Trade Rumors:Clippers- We perform the very first STAT DROP! - Is Chris Paul the #1 point guard again- Where did Blake Griffen get the ball handling skills from- Is the Clippers Bench the difference- Are we impressed with Austin Rivers so far?Lakers:- Julius Randel has been nice- How are all these guys playing so well?- Did Kobe Bryant hold this team back?- Meta World Peace is a role model? - Nick Young is actually trying on D!Trade Rumors Surrounding the Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, Clippers, Warriors, and Celtics!Follow the Show -> DriveandDishPodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Follow the Guys -> Tim, Justin, and Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
49 minutes
Nov 21, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/21/16 -- Should the Lakers consider trades for Nick Young or Lou Williams? / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/21/16 -- Should the Lakers consider trades for Nick Young or Lou Williams? / The Los Angeles Lakers are on a two-game losing streak, but the team has still surprised this season with a 7-7 record. Their chemistry has been excellent, and two major contributors in both areas have been Lou Williams and Nick Young. - - The two have played well enough that they have, against all odds, become incredibly valuable role players for Los Angeles after prior thought heading into the year that they were little more than trade bait. The weird dynamic led hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin to ask: would the Lakers even consider breaking up the good thing they have going if another team made an offer for Young or Williams? - - The latest episode of Locked on Lakers also features Harrison and Anthony explaining why the Lakers’ loss to the Chicago Bulls was so important, whether or not the team should consider sitting D’Angelo Russell if his knee is nagging him, a weird stat involving Russell, and Harrison’s latest hot take. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Nov 18, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/18/16 --Darius Soriano of Forum Blue and Gold on how expectations have framed D’Angelo Russell and
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/18/16 --Darius Soriano of Forum Blue and Gold on how expectations have framed D’Angelo Russell and the Lakers’ season outlook / Harrison was slacking off again, so Anthony went and got an upgrade guest to fill in. This time, it was Darius Soriano of Forum Blue & Gold, and there was plenty to talk about. - - First, D’Angelo Russell continues to drive conversation with his play. He’s leading the Lakers in several statistical categories and has played quite well, yet fans are somehow disappointed. Darius and Anthony try to figure out why. - - Then, they discuss how the expectations for Russell might’ve been too high coming into this season, but the situation has flipped and maybe people weren’t giving enough credit to what the Lakers were capable of. - - They also spoke about the playoffs for this team and the grueling stretch they have, starting with Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Hope you enjoy and if you do, make sure to tell Harrison to keep slacking off! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Nov 18, 2016
#30 - The Lakers Rise Again / Can Jrue Holiday help the New Orleans Pelicans turn their season around? Who
#30 - The Lakers Rise Again / Can Jrue Holiday help the New Orleans Pelicans turn their season around? Who deserves the most credit for the surprising starts from the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets? How can the Portland Trail Blazers get Evan Turner going? Is it finally time for the Sacramento Kings to trade DeMarcus Cousins? Which teams have emerged as threats to the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen, Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.
58 minutes
Nov 17, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/17/16 Why we’re so impressed with D’Angelo Russell and previewing Ivica Zubac’s D-Fenders debut / D’Angelo
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/17/16 Why we’re so impressed with D’Angelo Russell and previewing Ivica Zubac’s D-Fenders debut / D’Angelo Russell impressed with his scoring in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, but it was the way he went about his explosion that impressed hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin most, and the two discussed why on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - Later in the show, the two preview a tough upcoming portion of the Lakers’ schedule, break down a random made-up trade scenario involving Paul George, and broke down what they’re looking for from Ivica Zubac’s debut with the Los Angeles D-Fenders on Thursday night. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 minutes
Nov 16, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/16/16 -- Zach Harper on the Lakers’ and Wolves’ futures / Harrison couldn’t make the show,
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/16/16 -- Zach Harper on the Lakers’ and Wolves’ futures / Harrison couldn’t make the show, so Anthony somehow convinced Zach Harper (formerly of CBS Sports) to hop on the show to compare the Lakers’ future with that of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Basically, both teams’ fan bases have quite a bit to look forward to. - - Anthony and Zach went position by position to evaluate what both teams have stocking their cupboards. What might Ricky Rubio have to offer this year, and, by extension, could Kris Dunn fill that void should he be moved? D’Angelo Russell has shown flashes of incredibly exciting play, but can he maintain the consistency the Lakers need from him? - - All that, plus a trade proposal. And a Nicolas Cage question, because of course. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
Nov 15, 2016
Ep. 43: Leaguewide Look With Kevin O'Connor / The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss overarching themes and intriguing
Ep. 43: Leaguewide Look With Kevin O'Connor / The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss overarching themes and intriguing developments 10 games into the season, including the Clippers' bench play (5:00), the issue with high-usage players (12:00), Luke Walton's Lakers (18:00), Willie Cauley-Stein's trade value (22:00), Malcolm Brogdon's impressive rookie season (33:00), DeMar DeRozan's improved scoring (38:00), and the Timberwolves' surprisingly good offense (42:00). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 minutes
Nov 15, 2016
Taking the early pulse of the NBA season / NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt chat
Taking the early pulse of the NBA season / NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt chat about the bogus rumor that Klay Thompson was going to be traded by the Golden State Warriors to the Boston Celtics. They talk about how important Thompson is to the team and why they have no plans to trade him. They also talk about the streaking Los Angeles Clippers and why things are going well early on for them, but can this team advance in the playoffs? That’s the big question for them. Sam and Jeff also talk about DeMar DeRozan who is off to a start that puts him into company of legends. He and the Toronto Raptors are playing well and if he continues to play the way he is, they could be a serious threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They also talk about how the New York Knicks are struggling early on, especially on defense.
34 minutes
Nov 15, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/15/16 --The Lakers shouldn’t bring back Phil Jackson / The Los Angeles Lakers had a day
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/15/16 --The Lakers shouldn’t bring back Phil Jackson / The Los Angeles Lakers had a day off on Monday, and you know what that means: more Phil Jackson returning to Los Angeles speculation! The New York Knicks president said in an interview that he wasn’t considering a return to the team he won five titles with as a coach, and hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin explained why they think that’s good news on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - Later, Harrison and Anthony try to figure out what Phil’s five best moves with the Knicks are, discuss Anthony’s regrettable Julius Randle takes over the summer, and preview the Lakers’ game against the Brooklyn Nets. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 minutes
Nov 14, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/14/16 --Is it time to worry about D’Angelo Russell? / Los Angeles Lakers sophomore point guard
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/14/16 --Is it time to worry about D’Angelo Russell? / Los Angeles Lakers sophomore point guard D’Angelo Russell has gotten off to a slower and more up-and-down start to the 2016 season than many expected. Russell has struggled with turnovers and his shot while head coach Luke Walton has often rolled with Lou Williams in his stead to close out games. Is it time to worry about Russell? - - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed their thoughts on Russell’s slow start on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. Plus, the two debated how good Nick Young really is defensively and whether or not the Lakers’ should call up Anthony Brown and cut another player after he dropped 38 points in his D-League debut, before finishing up with the latest edition of #HarrisonsHotTakes. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Nov 13, 2016
#29 - The NBA Takes On The Election / In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen, Bryan Toporek
#29 - The NBA Takes On The Election / In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen, Bryan Toporek and special guest Mark Karantzoulis break down the biggest stories from the third week of the 2016-17 NBA season.What are the major takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' surprising start? Can Jrue Holiday help the New Orleans Pelicans turn their season around? How should the Orlando Magic proceed moving forward? Are the Los Angeles Clippers are the best team in the NBA thus far? They also delve into the NBA's reaction to the U.S. presidential election and the feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and ESPN reporters Tim MacMahon and Marc Stein.
43 minutes
Nov 11, 2016
FCP 002- NBA Team Pre-Season Review Part 2 / In this second episode, episode host Glen Willis will offer a
FCP 002- NBA Team Pre-Season Review Part 2 / In this second episode, episode host Glen Willis will offer a form of a season pre-view a third of the teams in the NBA. There are no predictions and no projections. Instead Glen will an objective or a set of objectives for each team and then share with the listeners key things he will be watching specific to each team and their relative objectives. For example, can the Timberwolves make the playoffs? Is it important whether they make the playoffs or not? How do they look to further develop the games of their young star players? Team covered in this episode include Timberwolves, Wizards, Lakers, Suns, Heat, Spurs, Jazz, and Nuggets.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Nov 11, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/11/16 -- Julius Randle spurs comeback against Kings, and Roland Lazenby talks Kobe Bryant / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/11/16 -- Julius Randle spurs comeback against Kings, and Roland Lazenby talks Kobe Bryant / The guys talk about what they found impressive from the Lakers win over the Sacramento Kings, including the team’s overall and continued lack of quit despite getting down double digits, Julius Randle being a potential sociopath, Timofey Mozgov taking yet another blow to the face and D’Angelo Russell being absent in yet another fourth quarter. - Then, the Anthony and Harrison are joined by Roland Lazenby to talk about his new book: “Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant” which is in stores now, and features in depth reporting on Kobe's life, from growing up in Italy to his final years in the NBA. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 minutes
Nov 10, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/10/16 -- What are the Lakers' problems, and how can they fix them? / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/10/16 -- What are the Lakers' problems, and how can they fix them? / The Los Angeles Lakers are 4-4, a considerably better record than many pegged them to start the season with. It’s led many to wonder how good the team can be. - - Despite all the good vibes, however, this team still has some (fixable) flaws, such as their shooting, the play of some of their higher salaried veterans, and some of the strange rotation patterns the team has used so far. Hosts Anthony Irwin discussed those issues, and why the Lakers should be able to improve upon them long-term, in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 minutes
Nov 9, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/9/16 -- Should we be worried about Luol Deng’s contract? / The Los Angeles Lakers lost
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/9/16 -- Should we be worried about Luol Deng’s contract? / The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, thus unceremoniously ending their three-game win streak and giving them their first home loss of the year. - - Veteran small forward Luol Deng continued to struggle in the loss, going 1-5 from the field in 30 minutes while getting torched by Harrison Barnes at times. It continued an inauspicious start to the year for the Lakers’ big offseason acquisition, who has averaged just 6.8 points and 6.4 rebounds on 34.4 percent shooting so far this season. - - Is it time for the Lakers to worry about Deng? Why might he be struggling? Did Luke Walton play D’Angelo Russell enough in the second half? Host Harrison Faigen took those questions and many more in our special postgame, live edition of Locked on Lakers. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Nov 8, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/8/16 -- Jordan Clarkson talks about coming off of the bench and how much fun the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/8/16 -- Jordan Clarkson talks about coming off of the bench and how much fun the Lakers are having this season / The Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 start, and three-game winning streak, was made possible by multiple factors. One of them is the play of Jordan Clarkson, who is averaging 14.1 points per game as the team’s primary bench scorer. - - Clarkson sat down with Harrison Faigen for the latest episode of Locked on Lakers during a break from spending a few hours in Universal Studios Hollywood with one of the winners of the Delta DreamHunt, an event that “challenges young, aspirational Angelenos to turn their dreams into realities by finding Delta’s Snapchat filters strategically placed in neighborhoods around the city. Winners were gifted with rare interactions with L.A. influencers, tickets to major L.A. entertainment events, and Delta perks like tickets, miles and Sky Club memberships.” Or, in this case, going to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic Park with Jordan Clarkson. - - On the show, the two discussed his still relatively new role, how he was told about it, how much fun the Lakers are having, and whether or not Timofey Mozgov’s face has been a magnet for hits all season. - - Later in the show, Harrison and co-host Anthony Irwin discuss the interview, and then finish the show with the latest edition of #50ShadesofShade. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 minutes
Nov 8, 2016
Luke Walton joins to talk about the exciting young Lakers / One of the surprise teams early on in the
Luke Walton joins to talk about the exciting young Lakers / One of the surprise teams early on in the NBA season is the Los Angeles Lakers. USA TODAY's Sam Amick caught up with first-year coach Luke Walton about the good start and the outlook. Walton talks about how the team has belief that they can compete, something they haven't done in a few seasons. One of the reasons, they discuss, is how he relates to a young group of players. They talk about the energy at Staples Center as Lakers fans are excited for this team.
44 minutes
Nov 7, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/7/16 -- The Lakers are on a three-game winning streak and the team is fun again!
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/7/16 -- The Lakers are on a three-game winning streak and the team is fun again! / The Los Angeles Lakers are riding a three-game winning streak after extinguishing the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, and their run of success begs the question: Is this level of play sustainable? - - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed why the Lakers’ play seems to be a consistently repeatable on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. Additionally, they broke down why Julius Randle has exceeded all expectations, Anthony ate some crow for not believing in Randle, Harrison gave his latest hot take, and the two endorsed Luke Walton as a 2020 presidential candidate. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37 minutes
Nov 4, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/4/16 -- When Should We Rethink The Lakers’ Ceiling? (guest starring Pete Zayas aka Laker
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/4/16 -- When Should We Rethink The Lakers’ Ceiling? (guest starring Pete Zayas aka Laker Film Room) / The Lakers are off to a better start than we might’ve predicted, so the question bears asking: At what point should we rethink where this team might end up? We bring in Pete Zayas (@LakerFilmRoom) to discuss why our optimism is warranted. - - Even while the Lakers are producing offensively, Anthony and Pete explain how they could very easily — and very quickly — improve. So, if they’re already performing well, and can get better on both sides of the court, what might they be capable of? - - Finally, Lou Williams has made Anthony eat a healthy serving of crow. What has gone into his success and how might Luke Walton be behind it? - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 minutes
Nov 3, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/3/16 -- Breaking down D'Angelo Russell's best game of the season / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/3/16 -- Breaking down D'Angelo Russell's best game of the season / The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks in the second night of their first back-to-back of the year. The team broke their three-game losing streak, and Ivica Zubac looked pretty good in first start in place of the injured Timofey Mozgov, but the major story of the night was D’Angelo Russell’s first big game of the year. Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed all that and more in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 minutes
Nov 2, 2016
Ep. 39: 'Sources Say' With Michael D. Ratner / Juliet Litman welcomes Michael D. Ratner to the show to discuss
Ep. 39: 'Sources Say' With Michael D. Ratner / Juliet Litman welcomes Michael D. Ratner to the show to discuss his new mockumentary series 'The 5th Quarter’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9ch7TuWRbo). Then they speak with a few stars from the show — the Lakers’ Metta World Peace (5:54), Courtney Lee of the Knicks (22:46), and the Grizzlies’ Chandler Parsons (32:28) — to talk about their experiences in front of the camera. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 minutes
Nov 2, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/2/16 -- Why the Lakers’ loss to the Pacers was a moral victory / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/2/16 -- Why the Lakers’ loss to the Pacers was a moral victory / The Los Angeles Lakers lost their third consecutive game on Tuesday night when they played against the Indiana Pacers, bringing their record to 1-3 on the season. The team once again tried to overcome a relatively sluggish start by fighting hard down the stretch, but ultimately couldn’t stop Paul George as the Pacers closed out down the stretch. - - Despite the result, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin thought the game was another promising sign for the Lakers, who continue to compete and play respectably in these losses. The two discussed what they saw from the team, why Ivica Zubac isn’t playing more, Kobe Bryant’s “funeral,” and Anthony dunking on his dog in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers: - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 minutes
Nov 1, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/1/16 -- Which Lakers are afraid of ghosts? / The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 11/1/16 -- Which Lakers are afraid of ghosts? / The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their first road back-to-back set of the season, but the comments that have everyone talking are decidedly more ghoulish. Veteran forward Metta World Peace spoke to the media about being touched innapropriately by ghosts, so hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin tried to figure out if there was a better chance of that story being real, or the Lakers making the playoffs. - - Later in the show, Harrison tries to trick Anthony with fake Metta quotes, gives his latest hot takes, and the guys react to their listeners iTunes review hot takes as well. Finally, Harrison and Anthony previewed the Lakers’ Tuesday matchup with the Indiana Pacers on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers (now with a new, spooky intro song). - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 minutes
Oct 31, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/31/16 -- Jalen Rose on the Lakers’ young core and Kobe Bryant, plus Fred Katz on
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/31/16 -- Jalen Rose on the Lakers’ young core and Kobe Bryant, plus Fred Katz on Russell Westbrook and the Thunder / Locked on Lakers brings you not one, but two guests for their Monday episode this week. First, host Harrison Faigen went up to Los Angeles to discuss the Lakers’ young core and Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game with Jalen Rose at a promotional event for his partnership with Cricket Wireless’ “Bucket List” promotion (which goes live on November 2nd). - - Later, because there was basketball played on Sunday, Harrison and Anthony Irwin were joined by Fred Katz of the Norman Transcript and Locked on Thunder. The three chatted about Russell Westbrook’s unbelievable start to the season, why Fred is high on D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle, and how he explained what a podcast is to Enes Kanter on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Oct 28, 2016
#27 - Opening Night Reaction / Morten, Sarah and Bryan recap a wild first few days of the 2016-17 NBA
#27 - Opening Night Reaction / Morten, Sarah and Bryan recap a wild first few days of the 2016-17 NBA season, including the new-look Knicks starting off on the wrong foot against the defending-champion Cavaliers, the Spurs' demolition of the Warriors and Joel Embiid's regular-season debut. They also touch upon the Lakers and Kings looking shockingly competent this season, Blake Griffin's return and Dwyane Wade suddenly learning how to shoot three-pointers. They wrap up with the "My Crush" segment, highlighting lesser-known players who deserve some attention nevertheless. Check out the episode to hear their reaction to an amazing first few days of the season.
1 hour
Oct 28, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/28/16 -- Could D'Angelo Russell get some All-Star buzz? / Over the last couple Lakers seasons,
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/28/16 -- Could D'Angelo Russell get some All-Star buzz? / Over the last couple Lakers seasons, a great game was almost bittersweet. Sure, in the moment, fans could cheer about that particular experience but still have that annoying thought in the back of their minds that their excitement would probably be short-lived. - - Darius Soriano of Forum Blue & Gold joined Anthony to talk about how this year, it’s different. Just as these young Lakers have to unlearn bad habits, we as fans get to unlearn the aforementioned daunting thoughts that used to follow positivity. - - Then, in a rapid fire segment of sorts, Anthony presented Darius with a few insomnia-driven expectations and the two discussed how realistic they might be. Could D’Angelo Russell get All Star buzz? Why should fans dismiss scoring expectations from Brandon Ingram? Listen and find out. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 minutes
Oct 27, 2016
Ep. 37: One-Game Overreactions With Jonathan Tjarks / Chris Vernon and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the Warriors loss, the weird Grizzlies
Ep. 37: One-Game Overreactions With Jonathan Tjarks / Chris Vernon and Jonathan Tjarks discuss the Warriors loss, the weird Grizzlies win over the Timberwolves (8:52), monster numbers from Anthony Davis (25:32), and the Lakers' new life without Kobe (35:35). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Oct 27, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/27/16 -- Breaking down the Lakers' win over the Rockets with Laker Film Room / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/27/16 -- Breaking down the Lakers' win over the Rockets with Laker Film Room / The long wait is over. The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the regular season against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, meaning we finally got a real look at the team we’ve been waiting all summer for a glimpse of. - - How did D’Angelo Russell look to start his sophomore campaign? Is it time to declare Timofey Mozgov the best Lakers big man of all time yet? To discuss all that and more, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin called up Pete Zayas of Laker Film Room to break down the game for the latest episode of Locked on Lakers: - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 minutes
Oct 26, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/26/16 -- How many games will the Lakers win this season? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/26/16 -- How many games will the Lakers win this season? / The Los Angeles Lakers will kick off their season against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The wait is over, and basketball is finally back. - - How many games will the Lakers win? Do they have any chance to make more noise than people think in the Western Conference? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin gave their thoughts on all of those odds and more in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - Also discussed: the death of Anthony’s chances to play professionally in Europe, Kobe Bryant’s MVP odds (or lack thereof), and what odds the two would have to be given to bet on the Lakers to win the title. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 minutes
Oct 25, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/25/16 -- Why did the Lakers keep Metta World Peace and Thomas Robinson instead of
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/25/16 -- Why did the Lakers keep Metta World Peace and Thomas Robinson instead of Anthony Brown? / The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising choice for their final roster cut of the preseason on Monday, opting to cut Anthony Brown instead of Metta World Peace or Thomas Robinson in order to trim their roster down to the league mandated maximum of 15 players. - - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin tried to figure out why the team might have made the decision to move on from the second round pick in his sophomore season, and made the case for why the team might have felt Robinson and World Peace were more valuable in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
Oct 24, 2016
LOCKED ON NBA - #50 - Voices of the NBA - Warriors' Tim Roye; Lakers' John Ireland; Grizzlies Eric
LOCKED ON NBA - #50 - Voices of the NBA - Warriors' Tim Roye; Lakers' John Ireland; Grizzlies Eric Hasseltine / David Locke hangs out with good friends Tim Roye of the Warriors, John Ireland of the Lakers and Eric Hasseltine of the Grizzlies to talk about the upcoming season - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44 minutes
Oct 24, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/24/16 -- Should the Lakers keep Metta World Peace or Thomas Robinson now that Yi Jianlian
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/24/16 -- Should the Lakers keep Metta World Peace or Thomas Robinson now that Yi Jianlian is gone? / As much as the battle for a team’s fifteenth roster spot can generate buzz, Yi Jianlian’s surprising decision to reportedly ask the Los Angeles Lakers to release him from their roster made waves late on Sunday night. - - To discuss what the move means for Thomas Robinson and Metta World Peace’s chances of making the roster, and the team’s makeup moving forward, hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen were joined by Gary Kester from Silver Screen and Roll in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - Also in today’s episode: Harrison and Anthony have a show-long battle to see who can make the worst Yi pun, Harrison gives his latest #HarrisonsHotTake, and the guys announce how viewers can get in on the takes as well. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 minutes
Oct 22, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/22/16 -- Breaking down the Lakers' loss to the Phoenix Suns / The Lakers lost to
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/22/16 -- Breaking down the Lakers' loss to the Phoenix Suns / The Lakers lost to the Suns Friday night. Anthony reacts to the game with topics including: Brandon Ingram's ups and downs, Nick Young playing hard despite a poor shooting night and more. - - Then, as it's become such a hot topic, Anthony summarized the cases for either Thomas Robinson or Yi Jianlian remaining on the team. Basketball versus business. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
Oct 21, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/21/16 -- Discussing the Lakers' 'turmoil at the top' with Steve Delsohn of Outside the Lines
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/21/16 -- Discussing the Lakers' 'turmoil at the top' with Steve Delsohn of Outside the Lines / There are tons of positive vibes surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers right now, but the elephant in the room is Jim Buss' self-imposed deadline to return the team to contention. Steve Delsohn of Outside the Lines put together a report for ESPN's "Outside the Lines" on the "turmoil at the top" of the Lakers organization, and he joined hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin to discuss his takeaways from his interview with Jeanie Buss and numerous former members of the Lakers organization. - - Does the Lakers front office have communication issues? Will Jeanie step in to remove her brother if the team doesn't start to show more tangible signs of progress? We discussed all that and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 minutes
Oct 20, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/20/16 -- Breaking Down Brandon Ingram's best game yet / The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/20/16 -- Breaking Down Brandon Ingram's best game yet / The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to San Diego to face the Golden State Warriors in their second-to-last preseason game. Los Angeles’ young core isn’t quite ready to measure up to the consensus championship favorite just yet, but hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin will be live right after the game to break down D’Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram, and the rest of the team’s continuing growth process in their lone trip to San Diego, as well as the rest of the latest news and happenings around the Lakers today. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
Oct 18, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/19/16--Discussing the Lakers’ rebuild with the Kamenetzky brothers / With Harrison (dangerously inflated ego) out today,
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/19/16--Discussing the Lakers’ rebuild with the Kamenetzky brothers / With Harrison (dangerously inflated ego) out today, Anthony welcomed a couple of his absolute favorites: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky of ESPN Los Angeles and ESPN 710 radio. Good times ensued. - - The show starts with a lengthy conversation about D’Angelo Russell. We know he will make strides in his second season, but how far has he come? Then, the guys spoke about Jordan Clarkson and his fit either off the bench or with the starters. Finally, they covered Julius Randle, Larry Nance, Jr., and Brandon Ingram. The consensus: The Lakers are in a great place to continue this rebuild. - - Once the young core was covered, they discussed realistic expectations for this season and threw some more shade at Harrison for being Harrison missing the show. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Oct 18, 2016
56 - NBA's Pacific Division - Full 2016-17 Preview / Adam and Dan get together to discuss the Pacific division
56 - NBA's Pacific Division - Full 2016-17 Preview / Adam and Dan get together to discuss the Pacific division in 2016-17. How will the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers do this season? - Listen for the complete breakdown! - As always, you can subscribe to Hardwood Knocks on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio. Ratings and reviews at any of the above spots are greatly appreciated. - If you want to follow me on Twitter, I'm @AndrewDBailey. Dan is @danfavale. And Adam is @fromal09. The show can be found at @HardwoodKnocks. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Oct 18, 2016
LOCKED ON NBA - #48 - West Conf Preview #1 - Mavs, Warriors, Rockets, Clippers, Lakers, Grizzlies, Wolves / Locked
LOCKED ON NBA - #48 - West Conf Preview #1 - Mavs, Warriors, Rockets, Clippers, Lakers, Grizzlies, Wolves / Locked on Podcast Network and David Locke preview the #Mavs, #Warriors, #Rockets, #Clippers, #Lakers, #Grizzlies. #Wolves - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Oct 18, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/18/16-- Why the Lakers should keep Yi Jianlian / With the Los Angeles Lakers not playing
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/18/16-- Why the Lakers should keep Yi Jianlian / With the Los Angeles Lakers not playing another game until Wednesday, there isn’t much to discuss other than which two players the team might be forced to move on from before the regular season begins. - - Yi Jianlian, Thomas Robinson, and Metta World Peace seem to be the three candidates most firmly on the bubble, and hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin brought on Silver Screen and Roll’s own Ben Rosales to explain why it’s nearly guaranteed that the Lakers will hang on to Yi. - - Later in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers, Harrison finds some of Anthony’s worst takes of all-time for their newest game, #TerribleTakeTuesdays, and the three also discussed Draymond Green’s comments on Julius Randle potentially being better than him one day. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Oct 17, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/17/16--Will the Lakers cut Thomas Robinson or Yi Jianlian? / One of the last things the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/17/16--Will the Lakers cut Thomas Robinson or Yi Jianlian? / One of the last things the Los Angeles Lakers have to sort out before preseason comes to a close is the minor detail of who will make the team’s final roster. The team currently has 17 players left under contract, and has to make at least two more cuts before real games begin. - - Thomas Robinson has tried to hustle his way to a roster spot. Metta World Peace has attempted to bring veteran leadership. Yi Jianlian has a favorable contract. Two of those three likely have to go, and hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen debate which (or if one of the cuts could be a different player) on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - Later in the show, Harrison and Anthony BOTH give their hot takes of the week, as well as offering a reminder of how you can win free stuff! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 minutes
Oct 16, 2016
BONUS LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/16/16-- Is this the worst free-throw shooting team in Lakers history? / Locked on Lakers
BONUS LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/16/16-- Is this the worst free-throw shooting team in Lakers history? / Locked on Lakers is normally only a Monday through Friday show, but there was enough to talk about after the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Golden State Warriors that host Harrison Faigen decided to jump on Facebook Live quickly following the game for a bonus show. - - Up for discussion on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers was the horrific Lakers’ defense against Golden State, whether or not Nick Young can start for the team, how much growth D’Angelo Russell has shown, and finally if this has statistically been the worst free-throw shooting team in Lakers history so far during the preseason. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Oct 15, 2016
#23 - Pacific Division Preview / Morten, Sarah and Bryan preview the Pacific Division ahead of the 2016-17 NBA season.
#23 - Pacific Division Preview / Morten, Sarah and Bryan preview the Pacific Division ahead of the 2016-17 NBA season. How can anyone stop the Golden State Warriors? Is this the last stand for the Los Angeles Clippers' Big Three era with Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan? What will the Los Angeles Lakers look like without Kobe Bryant? Should the Phoenix Suns go all-in on their youth movement? Will the Sacramento Kings stop being a tire fire? Check out the episode to hear discussion on all of those topics and more.
1½ hours
Oct 14, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/14/16--Discussing D’Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram, and star power with Tim Bontemps / The Lakers are in
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/14/16--Discussing D’Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram, and star power with Tim Bontemps / The Lakers are in completely uncharted territory. D’Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson all need the kind of nurturing it takes to be successful in the NBA. The question remains: Are the Lakers ready to provide the type of situation that lends itself to that type of growth? - - After Harrison went on Facebook Live to do a quick rundown of tonight’s game, he and Anthony brought in Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post to discuss whether the Lakers are ready for that type of rebuild. On top of the organization’s ability to grow those youngsters, do the players, themselves, have the talent and potential to make it work even if provided a proper launching pad? - - There’s a lot to discuss here, and Tim was great throughout the show, so enjoy. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Oct 13, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/13/16-- Why Lakers fans shouldn't worry about Brandon Ingram / Since the moment the Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/13/16-- Why Lakers fans shouldn't worry about Brandon Ingram / Since the moment the Los Angeles Lakers selected Brandon Ingram with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, fans have been told to be patient with the wire hanger thin forward. This message has continued through four preseason games in the wake of Ingram’s offensive struggles. - - But why specifically shouldn’t fans be worried? To answer that question and many more, hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen were joined by the mastermind and basketball junkie behind the brilliant “Laker Film Room” videos, Pete Zayas. - - The three discussed Ingram’s issues and strengths, whether or not D’Angelo Russell’s shooting, turnovers, or “pure point guardiness” are anything to fret over, as well as Julius Randle and Larry Nance Jr.’s continuing growth on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Oct 12, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/12/16-- Is D’Angelo Russell shooting too much? / The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Portland
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/12/16-- Is D’Angelo Russell shooting too much? / The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers in overtime, and host Harrison Faigen jumped on Facebook Live following the game to discuss his thoughts on several of the players’ performances, as well as why he doesn’t think Yi Jianlian has earned a roster spot. - - Later in the show, Harrison was joined by co-host Anthony Irwin (who was in Staples Center for the game) to discuss the return of fun Nick Young, whether or not they have a problem with D’Angelo Russell’s shot selection, and the increased positivity around the team on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - Finally, the two wrapped up with the latest edition of #50ShadesOfShade, possibly Harrison’s hottest take ever, and details on their first giveaway (free stuff!). - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 minutes
Oct 11, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/11/16-- Can Nick Young actually play a role for the Lakers this year? / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/11/16-- Can Nick Young actually play a role for the Lakers this year? / The Los Angeles Lakers, and their fans, are riding high after a 2-1 start to the preseason in which the team has looked better than they ever did during their prior 17-win campaign. - - The strong start has raised all kinds of questions. Can D’Angelo Russell sustain his high level of play, and has he matured? Who will make the final roster? Could Nick Young, against all odds, actually play the role of veteran contributor for the team? - - To overreact to all these preseason questions and more, host Harrison Faigen was joined by Silver Screen and Roll Editor-in-Chief Drew Garrison to discuss what they’ve seen around the team and in the locker room over the first week of exhibition play. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Oct 10, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/10/16--Comparing D’Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay with Adam Mares / For the first half of the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/10/16--Comparing D’Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay with Adam Mares / For the first half of the show, Anthony responds to what he saw in the Lakers’ victory over the Denver Nuggets. D’Angelo Russell was as impressive as we’ve seen him this preseason, making fellow lottery-pick guard Emmanuel Mudiay look completely outclassed for the second match-up in a row. - - Luke Walton doled out minutes in an interesting manner, so Anthony discussed what that might mean moving forward. Finally, he broke down both Nick Young and Lou Williams’ efforts Sunday night. Plenty to like there. - - In the second half of the show, Anthony was joined by Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs to compare the young cores of the Lakers and Nuggets, but from each other’s perspectives. You’ve obviously heard Anthony and Harrison talk about what they think of the kids, but hearing an outside voice allows for some interesting angles we might now have covered before. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 minutes
Oct 8, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/8/16-- Quick takeaways from D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle’s bounce-back games / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/8/16-- Quick takeaways from D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle’s bounce-back games / The Los Angeles Lakers may have ultimately lost to the Denver Nuggets 101-97 on Friday night, but the team was arguably better in the defeat than their were in their preseason opening win over the Sacramento Kings. D’Angelo Russell exploded for 21 points in 24 minutes, Julius Randle was more efficient and showed improved passing ability, and Brandon Ingram got his first two field goals as a Laker (including a banked in three). - - To discuss all of these developments as well as take viewer questions about who will make the final roster, what he thinks of the end of roster guys, and more, host Harrison Faigen jumped on Facebook Live after the game on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 minutes
Oct 7, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/7/16--Is Jordan Clarkson being groomed for a bench role? / Jordan Clarkson came off of the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/7/16--Is Jordan Clarkson being groomed for a bench role? / Jordan Clarkson came off of the bench in the Los Angeles Lakers first game of the 2016-17 preseason, and despite the initial shock the move caused among fans, the athletic guard was solid in the new role. Clarkson attacked without hesitation while playing some of the better defense he’s ever exhibited. - - The move went well enough that given it’s always been somewhat assumed it is where Clarkson will eventually end up, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin debated whether or not they think the change is part of a larger effort to prepare him for the role. The two also discussed changes they want to see from the Lakers against the Denver Nuggets and dropped the latest edition of #HarrisonsHotTakes on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 minutes
Oct 6, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/6/16-- Is Larry Nance, Jr. forcing his way into the starting lineup? / Larry Nance, Jr.
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/6/16-- Is Larry Nance, Jr. forcing his way into the starting lineup? / Larry Nance, Jr. once again popped off the screen in the Los Angeles Lakers’ opening win of the preseason. The former 27th overall pick in the draft has done basically nothing but impress during his time with the team, serving in stark contrast to Julius Randle’s first game out of the gate. - - While one preseason game is too small of a sample size to make any definitive declarations of what role each of the Lakers’ young four men should play going forward, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin once again debated whether or not they think Nance, Jr. will eventually seize the starting spot. - - The pair also discussed the Lakers’ new hires, why Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell might not have played together against the Sacramento Kings, and played the latest edition of 50 Shades of Shade on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 minutes
Oct 5, 2016
Are the Warriors unbeatable? / The A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt look ahead to some of
Are the Warriors unbeatable? / The A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt look ahead to some of the issues that could define the 2016-17 season, starting off with the dominance of the Golden State Warriors in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers. They talk about how the NBA will be involved in some of the social issues and Sam’s interview with Andre Iguodala. They also hit some of the early injuries to Ben Simmons and the sad situation that is Chris Bosh and his blood clots.
50 minutes
Oct 5, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/5/16-- Tarik Black impresses in rout of Kings / The Lakers finally resumed live action tonight.
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/5/16-- Tarik Black impresses in rout of Kings / The Lakers finally resumed live action tonight. We’ve somehow made it through the months leading up to this momentous occasion and the light at the end of the tunnel, apparently, was Tarik Black. - - Anthony jumped on Facebook Live to give his immediate recap and respond to your thoughts as they came along. To start, we couldn’t help but notice Black’s activity and its effect on the rest of the game. Then, we spoke about what the backup point guard situation might look like, especially after what we saw tonight from Jose Calderon and Marcelo Huertas. - - We also react to Jordan Clarkson coming off the bench — that won’t be a trend for long — and the team’s defense as a whole. Finally, what did Nick Young’s DNP mean for him and the team moving forward? - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44 minutes
Oct 4, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/4/16--What to watch for in the Lakers first preseason game / It’s been a loooong wait,
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/4/16--What to watch for in the Lakers first preseason game / It’s been a loooong wait, but Los Angeles Lakers basketball is finally over. The NBA Draft, free agency, and a head coaching search are all in the rear view as the purple and gold head south to Anaheim to take on the Sacramento Kings in their preseason opener. - - As of Monday, Luke Walton said he had yet to decide on a starting lineup. Which lineups he uses will also be worth watching, and hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen dug into what else they’re hoping to see from the Lakers’ first (kind of) basketball game in several months on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 minutes
Oct 3, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/3/16--Why should anyone care what Byron Scott says about his relationship with D'Angelo Russell? / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 10/3/16--Why should anyone care what Byron Scott says about his relationship with D'Angelo Russell? / The Los Angeles Lakers first week of training camp is in the books. The team is done in Santa Barbara, and will return to Los Angeles to begin preseason play on Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings in Anaheim. - - However, despite all of the positive vibes that came out of the team’s week away, the big headline of the week in some circles was Byron Scott’s comments to TMZ on his lack of a relationship with D’Angelo Russell. - - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin debated whether or not Lakers fans should even pay attention to Scott anymore (as well as the aforementioned positive vibes) on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Sep 30, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/30/16--ESPN's John Ireland on the rebuild, plus Kobe/Shaq stories / The Los Angeles Lakers are in
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/30/16--ESPN's John Ireland on the rebuild, plus Kobe/Shaq stories / The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a full-scale rebuild, but there finally seems to be hope on the horizon. The positivity is positively flowing out of the first week of the team’s camp in Santa Barbara, and hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin couldn’t think of a better person to discuss the state of the team with than the radio voice of the Lakers, John Ireland. - - Which member of the young core is most likely to break out? Should the team consider trading a package of them for an established star like DeMarcus Cousins? Harrison and Anthony discussed all of that, plus what goes into calling a game winner, his favorite story about Shaquille O’Neal, and much more with John on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 minutes
Sep 29, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/29/16-- How much better can the Lakers be on defense this season? / The Los Angeles
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/29/16-- How much better can the Lakers be on defense this season? / The Los Angeles Lakers were the worst defensive team in basketball last year. The team gave up 109.3 points per 100 possessions, and it’s fair to say that any improvements they hope to make this season will have to at least partially center on that end of the floor. - After two days of training camp in which the Lakers have reportedly mostly focused on defense, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin decided to break down the Lakers’ roster’s abilities on that end, position by position, to answer whether or not they think the team will be better this year on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Sep 28, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/28/16-- Should Jim Buss have to step down at the end of the season? / The
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/28/16-- Should Jim Buss have to step down at the end of the season? / The Los Angeles Lakers promise to be more exciting than they’ve been in years, but there is still an elephant in the (locker) room. No, the team didn’t sign a pachyderm to play backup point guard. We are of course referring to Jim Buss’ infamous deadline to return the Lakers to Western Conference contention by the end of the year or step down. - - Is the rebuild going well enough for Buss to be given at least another year? Will Mitch Kupchak leave with him if Buss does indeed step down? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed their thoughts on Buss’ timeline after questions about it were raised before the Lakers kicked off training camp in Santa Barbara on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - But before they got to that, the guys discussed the more fun aspects of the Lakers training camp, including Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram standing out, the team’s music, and the defensive focus of the first official practice of the year. Finally, Harrison and Anthony wrapped up with the latest installment of 50 Shades of Shade. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
Sep 27, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/27/16-- Could Brandon Ingram start over Luol Deng? / It seemed like a given that Luol
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/27/16-- Could Brandon Ingram start over Luol Deng? / It seemed like a given that Luol Deng would be the Los Angeles Lakers’ starter at small forward when Luke Walton essentially said as much a few weeks ago. At media day, however, the coach allowed that a strong camp showing could put Ingram in the conversation for the starting gig. Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin gave their thoughts on whether or not Ingram actually has a shot in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - But before they got to that, Harrison and Anthony graded the shade in everyone’s new favorite (surprisingly recurrent) game 50 Shades of Shade, as well as discussing the rest of their takeaways from the first day of camp. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Sep 26, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/26/16-- Are the Lakers going to cut Nick Young? / The NBA season is finally upon
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/26/16-- Are the Lakers going to cut Nick Young? / The NBA season is finally upon us. The Los Angeles Lakers kick off training camp today with their annual media day. While this event is always good for some fun soundbites, it won’t truly answer the most pressing questions about the team. - - Those answers won’t come until we’ve seen at least a few preseason games, but that reality didn’t stop hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin from taking their best guesses at how camp might shake out. - - Will Nick Young be cut? Who will win the Lakers’ battle for backup center? Do any of the guys on non-guaranteed deals have a shot to make the roster? Harrison and Anthony discussed all this and more in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
Sep 22, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/23/16-- How much will Timofey Mozgov play this season? / The Los Angeles Lakers (literal) biggest
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/23/16-- How much will Timofey Mozgov play this season? / The Los Angeles Lakers (literal) biggest offseason addition was free agent big man Timofey Mozgov, but he’s far from the only player the team has vying for center minutes. How many minutes will the Lakers play Mozgov? Is Tarik Black or Yi “the Big Y” Jianlian the team’s primary back-up at the pivot? - - To discuss the Lakers’ center rotation, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin were joined by Silver Screen and Roll social media guru Tom Fehr on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers as position preview week comes to a close. - - Later in the show, Tom graded the team’s overall offseason, and the three also played everyone’s new favorite game, 50 Shades of Shade. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 minutes
Sep 22, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/22/16 -- Can Thomas Robinson or Metta World Peace make the final roster? / The Los
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/22/16 -- Can Thomas Robinson or Metta World Peace make the final roster? / The Los Angeles Lakers did their final bit of offseason bookkeeping in preparation for the start of training camp next week. The front office announced they had added Metta World Peace and Thomas Robinson to their training camp roster, thus bringing them to the maximum 20 players they can carry. - - Can Robinson make the team? Will the Lakers give World Peace a chance? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed that and more on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - Before that, the two chatted about Brandon Ingram’s memorable introduction to Los Angeles Sports fans at Dodger’s Stadium, and later in the show they broke down Julius Randle and Larry Nance, Jr.’s battle for minutes, and why Luol Deng might play more power forward than some fans think. - - As a bonus for the power forward position preview episode, Harrison and Anthony also shared their thoughts on the retirements of Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan all in one offseason, as well as finishing with their take on D’Angelo Russell’s latest comments on the former coaching staff. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 minutes
Sep 22, 2016
Fastbreak Breakfast "The Post-Kobe Bump" / Fastbreak Breakfast S2 SPECIAL "The Post-Kobe Bump" Darius Soriano from Forum Blue & Gold
Fastbreak Breakfast "The Post-Kobe Bump" / Fastbreak Breakfast S2 SPECIAL "The Post-Kobe Bump" Darius Soriano from Forum Blue & Gold stops by to preview the 2016-17 Los Angeles Lakers.Send any questions to @fastbreakbreak on TwitterEpisode 91 (S2 SPECIAL)
37 minutes
Sep 21, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/21/16 -- How long will Luol Deng start over Brandon Ingram? / After boasting one of
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/21/16 -- How long will Luol Deng start over Brandon Ingram? / After boasting one of the worst small forward rotation’s in recent memory a season ago, the Los Angeles Lakers have a legitimate rotations dilemma on their hands this year. The team signed Luol Deng to a deal reportedly worth $72 million over four years, and also drafted Duke’s Brandon Ingram with the second overall pick. - - Lakers head coach Luke Walton has made it clear his plan is to start Deng for now, but how long will that continue? Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed that and more questions about the Lakers’ small forward rotation as position preview week continues on Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
Sep 20, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/20/16 -- How will the Lakers fill Kobe Bryant’s void at shooting guard? / Kobe Bryant’s
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/20/16 -- How will the Lakers fill Kobe Bryant’s void at shooting guard? / Kobe Bryant’s retirement leaves the Los Angeles Lakers with a gigantic hole at shooting guard, even with his (mostly) poor play last season. The gap left in the organization as their centerpiece exits won’t be an easy one to fill, but the team is moving on. Luckily for Lakers fans, they have at least one promising piece moving forward. - Jordan Clarkson re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer on a deal reportedly worth $50 million over four years. Such a financial commitment would seem to indicate the Lakers view him as the long-term starter next to D’Angelo Russell, but Clarkson has also voiced his willingness to come off of the bench if that’s what’s best for the team. - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin also discussed whether Clarkson can ever become a good defender, what his most likely ceiling is, and tried to sort our the rest of the Lakers’ shooting guard rotation as the Locked on Network’s position preview week continues on Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Sep 19, 2016
NBA Pacific Division 2016-2017 Preview / We talk Pacific Division Preview giving our Best and Worst case scenarios for each
NBA Pacific Division 2016-2017 Preview / We talk Pacific Division Preview giving our Best and Worst case scenarios for each team:Warriors: Will Kevin Durrant make up for the loss in Depth, What will their 2nd Unit look like... how will that second unit score, Who will lose production Klay, Curry or Durrant.Clippers: Has the Championship Door Closed, Will Blake Griffen have a bounce back year, Will Jordan be great on Defence again, Will this team be able to stay healthy, What to expect from CP3 this yearKings: What will they look like with their new coach, Will Cousins be happy, Can they slow down the pace, What are they doing with all these Centers, How will they get more depth at the Point Gaurd spot, and will they ever limit the turnovers?Suns: Are they going to play their older players, How do they get Chriss and Bender to play together, what will they look like with their new coach, do they trade P.J TuckerLakers: Is Clarkson the 2nd coming of Lillard, How do you develop all this young talent, will they play selfishly, what will they look like with their new coach, what are the expectations for them in the first year without Kobe Follow the Show On Social Media ---> Drive and Dish Podcast.Com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Follow the guys on Twitter --> Tim, Kevin and JustinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 minutes
Sep 19, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/19/16 -- What should fans expect from D’Angelo Russell this year? / One of the central
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/19/16 -- What should fans expect from D’Angelo Russell this year? / One of the central questions as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their season is how much the team will get from sophomore guard D’Angelo Russell. - - Is last year’s second overall pick ready to be the team’s number one option? Or does he still need more time to grow into that role? Also, who will his backups be when Luke Walton decides to give him a breather? - - Locked on Lakers hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin decided to discuss all of these point guard questions and more as part of the Locked on Network’s position previews week, brought to you by Seat Geek. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 minutes
Sep 16, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/15/16 -- Harrison Messes Up; Coaches Continue Optimism / What was supposed to be a great
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/15/16 -- Harrison Messes Up; Coaches Continue Optimism / What was supposed to be a great interview with Coby Karl (it actually was really good) turned into a discussion about the optimism surrounding the team because a certain someone forgot to hit the record button. Anywho, might the hype train be gaining too much steam? Anthony and Harrison's answers might actually surprise you. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
Sep 15, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/15/16 -- What should D'Angelo Russell be working on this summer? / Los Angeles Lakers guard
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/15/16 -- What should D'Angelo Russell be working on this summer? / Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell addressed critics of his work ethic in a feature on the offseason workouts of the team’s young core on Wednesday. Russell told Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News that people questioning his work ethic “don’t really matter,” so hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen decided to discuss why people might have that perception and more in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 minutes
Sep 14, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/14/16 --Is the Lakers' next franchise player already on the roster? / The Los Angeles Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/14/16 --Is the Lakers' next franchise player already on the roster? / The Los Angeles Lakers have had their worst three seasons in franchise history back-to-back-to-back in the worst sort of threepeat, but the run of futility has had its benefits. - - The Lakers’ frequent trips to the lottery have allowed the team to amass an impressive cache of talent, but will those players on their own be enough to drive the team to contention one day? Or will the Lakers have to dip their toes back into free agency to find their next centerpiece? - - With his normal co-host out of the picture for the day, Anthony Irwin attempted to answer that question and more listener submissions in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers, brought to you by SeatGeek. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Sep 13, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/13/16 -- Which Laker will have the highest fantasy value this season? / The various members
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/13/16 -- Which Laker will have the highest fantasy value this season? / The various members of the Los Angeles Lakers won’t win their NBA team a whole bunch of games this season, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help out your fantasy basketball team (at least in theory). - - But which players will help the most? Is D’Angelo Russell due for a breakout campaign? Is Timofey Mozgov worth picking up? What about Brandon Ingram? Could it actually be Jordan Clarkson primed to be a fantasy steal? - - Hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen were joined by Ivica Zubac superfan Locked on Fantasy host Josh Lloyd to discuss their thoughts on which Lakers will have the highest fantasy value, which ones might disappoint, and much more in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 minutes
Sep 12, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/12/16 -- Does it matter if Kobe Bryant isn’t talking to D’Angelo Russell this summer? /
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/12/16 -- Does it matter if Kobe Bryant isn’t talking to D’Angelo Russell this summer? / It’s officially September, which means we’re even closer to Los Angeles Lakers training camp and (more importantly) actual basketball to discuss. Unfortunately, training camp not being here yet means the NBA is in peak silly season. - - That couldn’t have been more evident than in the latest “story” to circulate the NBA discourse: D’Angelo Russell sharing with Slam Magazine that he hasn’t spoken with Kobe Bryant this summer. Should fans care, or is this just the latest offseason talking point while we wait for basketball to return? - - After the latest, fire-breathing bonus take edition of Harrison’s Hot Takes, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin discussed their thoughts on this “story,” and whether or not it matters if Russell and Bryant aren’t exactly spending their entire summer hanging out with each other. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Sep 9, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/9/16 -- Remembering Shaquille O'Neal's Laker And Overall Legacies / Shaq is getting inducted into the
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/9/16 -- Remembering Shaquille O'Neal's Laker And Overall Legacies / Shaq is getting inducted into the Hall of Fame, so Anthony and Harrison devote the entire show to remembering his time not only on the #Lakers, but his lasting legacy throughout the #NBA. It's bigger than you think. Oh, and of course, we spoke about him and Kobe. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 minutes
Sep 6, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/6/16 -- Phil Jackson Nearly Traded Kobe Bryant, Potential Hypothetical Targets And The Lakers' Current Best
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/6/16 -- Phil Jackson Nearly Traded Kobe Bryant, Potential Hypothetical Targets And The Lakers' Current Best Player / Phil Jackson was up to his usual mischief again, this time mentioning how long he thought about trading Kobe Bryant for Grant Hill. Because it's basically still August (it's actually September), Anthony and Harrison react to the Phil's thought process. Then, they try to think of potential hypothetical targets if the #Lakers had actually traded #Kobe. Silver Screen & Roll finished its 'Lakers Rank' series, so the guys debate who topped the list. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 minutes
Sep 1, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/2/16 -- How much trade value does Lou Williams have? / The Los Angeles Lakers are
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 9/2/16 -- How much trade value does Lou Williams have? / The Los Angeles Lakers are fairly guard heavy as the regular season inches closer by the day. The team currently has D’Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, Lou Williams, Jose Calderon, and Marcelo Huertas in the backcourt, which is a lot of guys to split minutes between. - - In that group, there is only one logical candidate to be moved. Clarkson and Russell are not going anywhere, Huertas wouldn’t seem to have much trade value, and the Lakers just got two second round picks for taking on Calderon. Williams, however, has a reasonable contract and would seem to be a better fit giving some contender scoring off of the bench rather than plying his trade for the lottery bound Lakers. - - Those factors have made the always efficient former Sixth Man of the Year a popular theoretical trade candidate among Lakers fans, but host Anthony Irwin doesn’t think the Lakers should necessarily be looking to move Lou just yet. He talked about why, as well as answering listener questions about Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance, Jr., Julius Randle, and much more in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices